Silver, Glass

December 11, 2007

LOT 104

Lot 104

Edwardian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall, Sheffield, 1906

Edwardian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall, Sheffield, 1906
Lot 104 Details
Edwardian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall, Sheffield, 1906

Inner lid missing; t
length 4.5" — 11.5 cm.

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $2,220
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Inner lid missing; two minor cracks to top panel; some minor lifting of tortoiseshell veneer at edges; wooden base panel cracked, otherwise in very good condition; good marks in several places

LOT 104
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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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