- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Great Estates and Fine Art Curated Auction
Lot 27:
2 octagonal tea caddies. Straw work tea caddy with foliate inlays, possibly made by a Napoleonic prisoner, 4 3/4"W x 5 1/4"H; tea caddy inlaid with vase of flowers decoration, 4 3/4"W x 4 5/8"H. Both with later fabric on the undersides; Straw work caddy with chips and losses throughout, large section of straw missing from front inlay, splits to all four short sides of box and lid, losses to silvering on interior of box and interior lid, lid does not close flush; vase of flowers box large vertical split down one short side and hole in corner of lid (piece present), horizontal split across lid, large chip to lid on one corner (piece present), smaller chips to front and sides, apparent repairs to back corners of lid, cracks to bottom of front inlay and inlaid decoration on one side, pieces of inlay missing from short sides, no interior lid.
Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
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