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Lot 46
Two Antique Inlaid Tea Caddies
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 19th century, the larger in fruitwood and mixed wood inlays, hinged lid with foliate paterae, banded edge inlay, the front with floral urn inlay and the sides with Prince of Wales plume, open interior; the second in light wood with walnut edge inlays and transfer decorated medallions, open lead lined interior.

Larger 6 x 5 x 4 in.

From the Collection of the late Dobie D. Hogan, Norfolk, Virginia

No keys; the larger with repair to handle; shrinkage cracks to veneers; veneer chips especially to edges, interior lacking lead liner; the smaller with warp to lid; edge inlay loss; chip to front edge of base.