01-09-201001-09-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2490Boston
January 9, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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French Coromandel and Brass Tea Caddy

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$178$150
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2490Location: BostonDate / Time: January 09, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

French Coromandel and Brass Tea Caddy, late 19th century, the rectangular case with scrolled brass border to lid enclosing "The," front panel with straight line borders, moire-lined interior fitted with two Paris porcelain bottles, the stoppers and shoulders enamel decorated with flower sprigs, bottle ht. 5 1/4, box 8 x 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

bottles regilded at necks, and with some gilt wear. box with finish wear, brass inlay lifting slightly in a few places, surface scratching, and tape residue. likely polyurethaned/refinished.

Keywords

Tea Caddy, Paris