Lot 86
 

86

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany miniature three bottle tantalus, a marquetry inlaid tea caddy, an early 20th century canteen of silver plated and ivory dessert cutlery, an Edwardian mahogany mantel timepiece housing a French movement, and three bound volumes of Chittys Statutes, The Cabinet Lawyer, Annual Register 1793 (one tray)

Sold for £180
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

Tantalus in good order but lacking key, bottles mainly good but with some minor chips.
Tea caddy with loss to the escutcheon and some veneer chips. No internal lids and lacking key.
Canteen mainly in good order with some cracks to the ivory handles, no key.
Clock is running. Case with chips, wear and superficial marks, Brass stringing has lifted.
Book bindings with some wear, cannot account for pages.

 


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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, including a section of Silver, 20th Nov, 2021

The popular fortnightly Antiques and Interiors Sales attract a loyal following of regular buyers and they are a good source of 20th and 21st century collectables. Including a mix of affordable traditional art and antiques, jewellery, watches and more the Antiques and Interiors Sales are a great place for novice buyers to begin their collection.

 

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