Sale 9974
London, South Kensington
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24 November 2004
Price realised
GBP 3,585
Estimate
A CANTONESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL VENEERED TEA CADDY LATE 18TH CENTURY Of rectangular outline with brass loop handles, the interior lacking divisions, later lined with red velvet 5¼in. (13.4cm.) high, 9¾in. (24.6cm.) wide, 5 3/8in. (13.7cm.) deep
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Comparative Literature: The Antique Dealer and Collector's Guide Vol. 21, Number 9, April 1967 Page 45. A similar tea caddy from the collection of Gerrard and Co. illustrated.
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