February Auction (Sale #263)

Chinese Black Lacquer Double Tea Caddy

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $300

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Description

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

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

Height: 6.00 inches, Width: 10.00 inches, Depth: 7.50 inches

Category: Decorative Arts > Asian

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Approximate Sale Time: 1:11 pm CST

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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