A SCOTTISH MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID ROSEWOOD SARCOPHAGUS
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A SCOTTISH MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID ROSEWOOD SARCOPHAGUS FORM DOUBLE TEA CADDY, GLASGOW, 1860-1880, manufactured by J. Johnston & Co., the lidded top with raised carved gadroon edged plinth and angle edge with reverse inlaid mother-of-pearl foliate plaques and corners, over tapered body with matching inlay and matching carved gadroon base, flanked by turned rosewood circular handles, raised on squat ball feet, the interior fitted with two mahogany caddy containers with rosewood tops and silver foil lining, retains original manufacturer's label. Height: 6 3/4" Width: 11 1/8" Depth: 6 1/4"
Condition
With overall cracking to rosewood veneer, separation of wood along the front angle edge of the top, feet probably replaced, left side handle ring missing, losses to mother-of-pearl inlay, interior latch plate missing, interior center container missing.
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A SCOTTISH MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID ROSEWOOD SARCOPHAGUS
Estimate $150 - $250
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