A REGENCY MAHOGANY, EBONISED AND ROSEWOOD-BANDED SARCOPHAGUS TEA CADDY
A REGENCY MAHOGANY, EBONISED AND ROSEWOOD-BANDED SARCOPHAGUS TEA CADDY
A REGENCY MAHOGANY, EBONISED AND ROSEWOOD-BANDED SARCOPHAGUS TEA CADDY
A REGENCY MAHOGANY, EBONISED AND ROSEWOOD-BANDED SARCOPHAGUS TEA CADDY
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A REGENCY MAHOGANY, EBONISED AND ROSEWOOD-BANDED SARCOPHAGUS TEA CADDY

CIRCA 1820

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A REGENCY MAHOGANY, EBONISED AND ROSEWOOD-BANDED SARCOPHAGUS TEA CADDY
CIRCA 1820
The hinged lid with corner mounted lion's masks, enclosing a fitted interior inlaid with satinwood and a central cut-glass bowl, on lion's paw feet; together with a Regency Brazilian rosewood box, the lid inset with a portrait miniature, on gilt-metal eagle's claw-and-ball feet
10 ¾ in. (27.5 cm.) high; 13 ¼ in. (33.5 cm.) wide; 8 in. (20.5 cm.) deep
Provenance
The tea caddy: with Partridge, London; sold Christie's, New York, 17 May 2006, lot 97.
The box: Anonymous sale; Bonhams, London, 21 July 2011, lot 143.
Literature
The first: Michael S. Smith, Houses, New York, 2008, p. 143.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
Please note the ~ means the lot incorporates material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions.

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