Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The first two in mahogany with linear inlaid borders, circa 1820s, mahogany and oak secondary, with dual lidded two compartment interiors, the smaller with inlaid shield key escutcheon, raised on bun feet (5 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 5 3/4 in); the second with flush base, retaining key and some of the interior lining to the tea compartments (6 x 5 1/2 x 10 in.). The third mid-19th century, tapering rectangular form with dome hinged lid, featuring ornate mixed wood tunbridge strapwork inlays and inlaid key escutcheon, flush molded base, open papered interior, unsigned.
From the Estate of the late Mr. John L. Stone and Mrs. Josephine T. Stone, Middlesex, North Carolina Some scratches to the upper lid of the larger caddy; smaller with areas of veneer lifting and inlay loss to the corners; some interior corner lid supports detached.
