Furniture & Works of Art - 11th January 2011

Lot 249

An early Victorian amboyna veneered sarcophagus shape tea caddy

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £260

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Description

An early Victorian amboyna veneered sarcophagus shape tea caddy, with pewter stringing and mother of pearl rondel inlay, the hinged cover revealing a divided interior with two lids, having turned ebonised handles, on flattened bun feet, 6in (15.5cm) h, 8.75in (22cm) w, 5in (12.5cm) d.