Sold for:
$2,250
$2,250
English, early 19th century. An excellent sarcophagus form tea caddy, with tortoiseshell veneer panels between inlaid banding, with brass mounted paw feet and lion's heads handles to either side. The hinged lid opens to reveal two fitted, lidded tortoiseshell compartments, each with original leaded interior, flanking a central cut glass cup. Lined in rose velvet. Apparently unmarked. Approximate height 6.25", width 11.75", depth 5.5".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-08-28
