Furniture & Works of Art - 11th November 2008

Lot 481

A George III rolled paper octagonal tea caddy

Estimate £500 - £700

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Description

A George III rolled paper octagonal tea caddy, the hinged cover with a later twin plate mirror revealing a later foiled interior with marquetry cover, the panelled glazed sides with oval and urn motifs having crushed mother of pearl and ruby crystal backgrounds, the central front panel with an oval watercolour of a waterfall, 5.25in (30.25cm) h, 6in (15cm) w. Two glass panels cracked.