two-george-iii-mahogany-tea-caddies
Lot 1003
Two George III Mahogany Tea Caddies
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 18th century, the first featuring shell and chamfered trompe l'oeil chamfered stile inlays to obverse, hinged lid with patera inlay, opens to twin-lidded compartments (4 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.); the second with ornate brass escutcheon and cast medallion pull, lifts to a divided interior with three removeable brass liners (4 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)

From the Estate of the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Cynthia Salzhauer, Oxford, North Carolina

Both with later restoration to interiors; some inlay loss and scratches; includes keys.