$300
JAPAN LACQUOR TEA CADDY WITH PEWTER BOX FIGURES, FUNDMAE GOLD/SILVER, 1850 PROVENANCE, H 6", W 9",:Depth 7"/ Provenance purchased at Neiman-Marcus 1971 with letter signed dating box 1850. It was purchased in England. A parade of figures in fundmae process with gold and silver. Lock and key dating back to 1850. Hammered matching made to fit pewter box with emperor and empress in a gathering in gsrden An ivory knob handle on lid. As says in letter ball feet may have been added later.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2006-10-13