Lot 7
  • 7

A George III inlaid fruitwood parcel-gilt rolled-paper hexagonal form tea caddy circa 1775

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • fruitwood
  • height 5 1/4 in.; width 8 1/4 in.; depth 4 in.
  • 13.3 cm; 21 cm; 10.2 cm
mounted with an engraving of a girl with a squirrel.

Condition

Good condition; the scrolled paper in very good condition as is the crushed stone with only very minor losses; some minor wear to edges.
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