Furniture and Works of Art - 13th May 2008

Lot 292

A late Regency penwork tea caddy

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £500

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Description

A late Regency penwork tea caddy, of sarcophagus form with allover decoration of foliage, vines, birds, vases, putto on beasts, the top painted flowers, the interior with two lidded compartments having differing turned handles, the inside of the cover with a battle scene, on turned feet, two replaced, 6.25in (16cm) h, 8.75in (22cm) w, 5.5in (14cm) d.