Revere Auctions
Live Auction

Fine Books and Antiques

Fri, Dec 11, 2020 11:00AM EST
Lot 5

19th c. Chinese Export Gilt Lacquer Tea Caddy

Estimate: $300 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$500,000 $25,000
$1,000,000 $50,000
$10,000,000 $100,000
A lovely 19th century Chinese export lacquer tea caddy with fantastic gilt decoration and retaining the original pewter inserts. Often these have lost their original dragon-head feet which this one retains.
Height: 7 in x width: 5 5/8 in.

Condition

Wear to gilt decoration through out, pewter tea inserts show some bending and distortion. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
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