Sunday, February 23, 2020
LOT #267

Chinese Black Lacquer Double Tea Caddy

19th century, octagon shaped, having two etched pewter canisters inside, four bat-wing wood feet, depicting figural Chinese scenes on all sides and top

Estimate: $200 - $300

Hammer Price: $450

Dimensions: Height: 6 inches, Width: 10 inches, Depth: 7 1/2 inches

Condition: Very Good, splits at joins of lid and resulting losses to lacquer inside and out; cut nail used in constructing lid worked loose and protruding through lacquer; small losses to lacquer on side panels; overall light to moderate wear consistent with age and normal use, canisters having minor dents, craquelure overall, key missing

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