A REGENCY PENWORK TEA CADDY, CIRCA 1800, of sarcophagus form...

Hammer

£800

A REGENCY PENWORK TEA CADDY, CIRCA 1800, of sarcophagus form, the front, back and cover panel decorated with depcitions of figures and animals within an abundant garden scene, flanked by vinery and foliate decorated panels, the hinged lid enclosing two covered compartments, the side panels with gilt metal mounts and ring handles, raised on four gilt metal foliate bracket feet
16 x 18.5 x 11.5 cm

Provenance: From the Anthony McGreevy Collection, purchased from P. Couts, 1986.