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Lot 5278

Antique English Mahogany Domed Box

Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 19th century, possibly once a tea caddy, figured mahogany veneers, oak secondary, domed lid with molded perimeter brass swan neck pull, brass inlaid kite escutcheon, opens to a divided interior with three compartments, and red velvet ceiling, without key.

7 1/2 x 10 x 6 1/4 in.

Private Collection, Charlottesville, Virginia

Some veneer cracks and loss to edges and corners; back right corner with separation; surface wear to undersides.