Furniture & Works of Art - 21st September 2010

Lot 488

A George II burr elm tea chest

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £360

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Description

A George II burr elm tea chest, of rectangular form with a moulded edge hinged cover with a cast gilt brass leaf and floret handle, revealing three compartments, the front with a gilt brass scroll edge escutcheon, 6.75in (17cm) h, 10in (25.5cm) w.