Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 8th January 2020

Lot 542

A Regency penwork sarcophagus shape tea caddy

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £420

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Description

A Regency penwork sarcophagus shape tea caddy, decorated with chinoiserie scenes, with pagodas, figures, ships and an elephant, the hinged lid revealing a twin-lidded interior, with turned bone handles and a bone escutcheon, with brass side carrying handles and ball feet, 15.3cm high, 22.2cm wide, 13.7cm deep.