CHINESE GILT LACQUER & ENGRAVED PEWTER TEA CADDY
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Description
Highly decorative 19th Century tea caddy box, the exterior of lacquered wood with ornate polychrome and gilt motifs of men in a courtly garden; the interior lined in pewter with hand-engraved figures on the lid. Dimensions: H 4.75" x W 9.25" x D 6.75" Condition: Several chips, cracks, and losses to lacquer. Some rubbing and loss of definition to decoration. Scuffing and patina to interior. Key not functional.
Condition
All the items in this auction remain at our Annex Gallery in Bridgeport, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up or shipped in the time frame of Wednesday, October 12th - Friday, October 21st, 9am-5pm, WEEKDAYS. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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CHINESE GILT LACQUER & ENGRAVED PEWTER TEA CADDY
Estimate $50 - $1,000
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Item located in Norwalk, CT, usOffers In-House Shipping
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