$3,173
Quillwork Tea Caddy with Portrait Miniature, England, early 19th century, hexagonal caddy with mahogany veneer framework, hinged lid, polychrome and gilt quillwork featuring leaf, medallion, and urn designs, the front of the box inset with a miniature watercolor on ivory portrait of a child and a heart shaped bone escutcheon, (fading), ht. 5 1/4, wd. 7 1/2, dp. 4 1/4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-02-18