Lot 343

Two English Penwork Objects

Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

The first a tea caddy decorated with leafing vines with two compartments and bone handles; the second a miniature chinoiserie cabinet opening to two short over three long drawers with bone pulls.

The cabinet 9 x 9 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.

Condition

Each with wear and some surface losses, both lacking keys. The caddy with seam splits, and losses to the interior. The cabinet lacking molding to one side with extensive losses, crazing and losses to the doors and decoration. The doors warped, one pull missing, some of the drawers stuck.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.