A George III mahogany tea caddy, early 19th century
(2)Estimate $500 – $700
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DAME NELLIE MELBA GBE
of sarcophagus form, the domed lid with boxwood stringing and parquetry banding opening to reveal compartments for caddies and a crystal mixing bowl, with tapering parquetry banded sides, mounted with lion mask handles to either end, supported on gilt lion paw feet
(2)
20 cm wide, 31 cm high, 15 cm deep
- Lot Sold $1,600 (Hammer Price)
- $1,952 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |
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31 Mar 2015 - 1 Apr 2015 |
Melbourne
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