RARE COCONUT FORM HARDWOOD TEA CADDY ON STAND.

Late 18th, early 19th century Caribbean Islands, English. This rare hardwood example, probably mahogany, carved in the form of a coconut with hinged lid opening to a red velvet lined interior with original lock, hasp and key. Joined to a molded teak (?) socle, the bottom similarly lined. SIZE: 7″ h. CONDITION: Smooth wood surface originally highly polished. Tight vertical stabilized shrinkage crack in bottom edge of lid. Segmented velvet liners early but later additions. Otherwise very good. 49901-10 (1,700-2,000) – Lot 2181

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2181	$1,777.50	RARE COCONUT FORM HARDWOOD TEA CADDY ON STAND. Late 18th, early 19th century Caribbean Islands, English. This rare hardwood example, probably mahogany, carved in the form of a coconut with hinged lid opening to a red velvet lined interior with original lock, hasp and key. Joined to a molded teak (?) socle, the bottom similarly lined. SIZE: 7″ h. CONDITION: Smooth wood surface originally highly polished. Tight vertical stabilized shrinkage crack in bottom edge of lid. Segmented velvet liners early but later additions. Otherwise very good. 49901-10 (1,700-2,000) – Lot 2181 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE COCONUT FORM HARDWOOD TEA CADDY ON STAND.