Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Regency Mahogany & Marquetry Sarcophagus-Form Tea Caddy
- Price realized
- $349
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $600
- Hammer price
- $275
- Category
- Boxes
- Sold
- July 18, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 1 - JULY 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
English Regency tea caddy, early 19th c., of sarcophagus-form in contrasting mahogany veneers, elaborately inlaid with foliate marquetry, lid with central mother-of-pearl inlaid flower basket, dual turned handles at sides, revealing covered tea boxes, retaining central cut glass mixing bowl, on bun feet, lacking inlaid escutcheon, approx 7"h, 13.5"w, 6.25"d, 4lbs
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.