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THBFive Pewter Tea Caddies and a Sweetmeat Box
Lot 74
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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Mar 19, 2016 - Mar 20, 2016
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2016-03-19 11:00:00
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- Lot Description
Five Pewter Tea Caddies and a Sweetmeat Box, China, 19th/20th century, three cylindrical, two with an inner cover with a knob, incised with a fisherman under a pine to one, a seated figure under a banana tree and calligraphy on the other, both with a Huikee Swatow mark to the underside of cover and to the base of box, and one with a dragon lightly incised to body, a bird-and-flower design on top of the slightly domed cover, ht. to 7 1/8; and a pair of rectangular caddies with lobed edges, resting on four bracket feet, decorated in brass with auspicious animals and plants on the sides, the covers with a red bead knob, both with wood stands; the three-tier round box with cover, resting on a raised stem foot, decorated in brass with a floral and foliate scroll band to each tier, slightly off balance, two-character mark on base, ht. to 6 3/8 in.
Provenance: The pewter collection of Ruth Raymond, Beacon Hill, who began collecting in the 1940s.
Estimate $600-900
wear and tear with surface scratches and dents, minor warpings, rusting.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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