A GEORGE III APPLEWOOD TEA CADDY CIRCA 1800 Of conventional apple form 11.5cm high Provenance: Private Collection, Surrey Purchased by the current vendor from Lyon & Turnbull, Edinburgh, 12th December 2003, Lot 221 (£4,581.38 including premium). A photocopy of the original receipt is available with this lot. Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips and abrasions consistent with age and use. Stalk is the right shape- and looks to be fruitwood but feels a little 'sharp' and may be a later replacement There is some colour variation with some possible sun fading to the front/top. There is a small crack adjacent to the exterior lock. Some fine cracks to the interior of the lid. The lining largely flaked and lacking. There is no key, the lock is open. Retains base plug Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III APPLEWOOD TEA CADDY CIRCA 1800 Of conventional apple form 11.5cm high Provenance: Private Collection, Surrey Purchased by the current vendor from Lyon & Turnbull, Edinburgh, 12th December 2003, Lot 221 (£4,581.38 including premium). A photocopy of the original receipt is available with this lot. Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips and abrasions consistent with age and use. Stalk is the right shape- and looks to be fruitwood but feels a little 'sharp' and may be a later replacement There is some colour variation with some possible sun fading to the front/top. There is a small crack adjacent to the exterior lock. Some fine cracks to the interior of the lid. The lining largely flaked and lacking. There is no key, the lock is open. Retains base plug Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
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