$984
Chinese Export Gilt Lacquer Tea Caddy, early 19th century, chamfered rectangular bombe-form box with brass swing handles to sides, hinged lid decorated on the exterior with shaped reserves depicting scenes of court officials near garden pavilions, the interior containing a two conforming pewter containers with double lids with punchwork scroll and floral designs, figural carved wooden feet, (minor gilt wear, one rear foot replaced), ht. 6 1/4, wd. 10 1/2, dp. 8 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-10-27