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Lot 1433
Three Antique Burlwood Dome-Lidded Boxes
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
English, mid 19th century, each with mixed wood veneers, brass escutcheons, and applied ornate brass mounts around a central cartouche; the first a tea caddy, divided and lidded interior, both compartments with remnants of original lead lining (6 3/8 x 9 x 5 1/4 in.); the second a document box, interior with paper lined divided filing area (6 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 4 7/8 in.); the third a keepsake box, opens to a paper lined interior, felt lined underside. (6 1/4 x 9 1/8 x 5 in.). All without keys; no monograms.

Some scratches and stable cracks; scattered small areas of loss to veneer, some with repair; some dents to brass, a few small boss mounts missing; tea caddy with later lining to lid undersides.