Decorative Arts & Design

March 2126, 2020
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LOT 6

Lot 6

Late Victorian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Cornelius Saunders & Frank Shepherd, Chester, 1897/98

Late Victorian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Cornelius Saunders & Frank Shepherd, Chester, 1897/98
Lot 6 Details
Late Victorian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Cornelius Saunders & Frank Shepherd, Chester, 1897/98

4.1 x 5.3 x 3.5 in — 10.3 x 13.5 x 8.8 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $1,020
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Late Victorian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Cornelius Saunders & Frank Shepherd, Chester, 1897/98
  • Late Victorian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Cornelius Saunders & Frank Shepherd, Chester, 1897/98
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CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with a monogram on the cartouche, which also has a minor dent; dent also to one foot; good patch repair to tortoiseshell at one hinge; otherwise substantially in good condition; well marked on the escutcheon, handles and feet

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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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