Furniture & Works of Art - 21st September 2010

Lot 510

A Victorian papier mache tea caddy

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £440

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Description

A Victorian papier mache tea caddy, of rectangular breakfront form, inlaid mother of pearl and polychrome decorated with gilt highlights, the hinged cover decorated Eton college from the Thames, inscribed 'Eton', revealing a divided interior with two covers having mother of pearl floret handles, the silvered lock stamped crowned 'VR, ME***S PATENT', on turned mushroom feet, 4.75in (12cm) h, 7.75in (19.6cm) w.