Lot #51 - A Tortoiseshell Veneered Tea Caddy*
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:Classic Furniture, Objects and Design Auction
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Sale Date:20 Nov 2011 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:51
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Lot Description:A Tortoiseshell Veneered Tea Caddy*
Circa 1810. The rectangular caddy with veneered panels enveloping the exterior, internally twin lidded compartments and a glass sugar bowl, together with a caddy spoon, raised on brass ball feet, 29cm wide. -
References:Illustrated in Cummins, Dr G., Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, Antique Collector's Club, Suffolk, colour plate 262b, p. 154.
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Notes:Note: for buyers intending to export this lot outside of Australia, CITES regulations apply. Contact department for details.
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Estimate:A$4,400 - 5,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Precious Objects
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.