Lot 45: 18th/Early 19th C. Tea Box

$200.00

Lot 45: 18th/Early 19th C. Tea Box

$200.00

Mahogany, brass ring handled tea box, canted sides, brass animal paw feet, maple inlaid, lift lid with original shield escutcheon, interior with two rectangular tea boxes with similar inlays, and the original cut glass bowl with geometric and crosses decoration, polished pontil, top left edge of lid missing inlay, overall very good, 4 1/2″ h. 

Estimate: $300-400

Description

Mahogany, brass ring handled tea box, canted sides, brass animal paw feet, maple inlaid, lift lid with original shield escutcheon, interior with two rectangular tea boxes with similar inlays, and the original cut glass bowl with geometric and crosses decoration, polished pontil, top left edge of lid missing inlay, overall very good, 4 1/2″ h. 

Estimate: $300-400