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A Regency rectangular-domed brass tea caddy early 19th century
Estimate
300 - 500 USD
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Description
- brass
- height 6 1/2 in.; width 10 in.; length 7 in.
- 16.5 cm; 25.4 cm; 17.8 cm
opening to six lidded canisters. Together with a brass canister and a small brass box. 3 pieces.
Condition
The large domed tea caddy with canisters inside in fair condition with dents to extremities and with some lifting to moldings. Please note that this is much more brassy and yellow in color than in the catalogue illustration. The small canister with scratches and dents. The medium-sized canister with dents and with rubbing and wear to the molded decoration.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.