Furniture & Works of Art - 11th January 2011

Lot 256

A mid 18th century mahogany tea chest

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £280

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Description

A mid 18th century mahogany tea chest, with an ebonised moulded edge, the interior divided for three canisters, 6in (15cm) h, 9.5in (24cm) w; a late 19th century Chinese export lacquer tea chest with an open zinc liner; and a mother of pearl and polychrome decorated inlaid rectangular box. (3)