02-18-200702-18-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2349Boston
February 18, 2007 11:00 AMCalender
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Quillwork Tea Caddy with Portrait Miniature

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$3,173$2,700
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2349Location: BostonDate / Time: February 18, 2007 11:00AM

Description:

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.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Keywords

United Kingdom, Tea Caddy