Lot 73
  • 73

An American Parcel-gilt "Japanesque" Tea Caddy, Wood & Hughes, New York, circa 1885

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base
  • Parcel-gilt
  • height 5 5/8 in.
  • 14.2cm
tapering cylindrical with gilt foot rim and neck, the spot-hammered body applied with gilt cattails, ferns, berried foliage and flowers, the domed lift-off cover applied with oval cartouche engraved "Dora"

Condition

good condition
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