Lot 271
  • 271

Very Rare Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, Massachusetts, circa 1820

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

  • Mahogany
  • Height 6 1/4 in. by Width 10 1/4 in. by Depth 5 1/2 in.
the rectangular hinged lid opening to an interior with three compartments.

Condition

Inlay missing on left side of lid; ball handle missing; base with patterning stringing missing on right and left sides.
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