Furniture & Works of Art - 21 Sep 2010
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A George III papier-mache oval tea caddy by Henry Clay, the striped ground with a painted rondel of a seated classical maiden holding a cornucopia of flowers, within a foliate of bead border, the reverse with a similar seated figure, the hinged cover with a gilt brass loop handle, the underside stamped CLAY PATENT, revealing a zinc lined interior with a gilt brass handled cover, 4.5in (11.5cm) h, 4.75in (12cm) w.