Auction:

European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2850B

Location:

Boston

Date / Time :

October 10, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Boulle-type Tea Caddy, France, mid to late 19th century, with gilt-bronze mounts and paw feet, ht. 6, wd. 10 3/4 in.
Estimate $500-700

Tea caddy has two interior lidded compartments.

Some overall surface wear and surface grime with small scattered small losses and cracks/separation in surfaces with areas of lifting at corners. Lid opens with some difficulty, catches on left side.


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