Sale 2721
New York
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23 - 24 July 2013
Price realised
USD 1,125
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This lot is offered without a reserve
A CHINESE EXPORT GILT-LACQUERED FLORIFORM TEA CADDY WITH HINGED COVER, 19TH CENTURY, decorated with Chinese scenes within cartouches, the interior fitted with two incised pewter liners, lids with ivory knops, and covers 9¼in. (23.5cm.) wide (7)
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