Description:
William IV English Rosewood Tea Poy, early 19th century, box-form case top with lid that lifts to reveal two interior covered compartments, and two glass cups, all resting on a later Victorian barleytwist-turned pedestal base with pendant finial, and supported by tripod legs with carved knees, terminating in foliate scroll feet on casters, ht. 29 1/8 in.
Estimate $500-700
Caddy moves atop pedestal. Some separation of top of caddy lid from sides. Some nicks, scuffs, signs of wear appropriate with age and use, particularly to corners. Interiors of compartments with wear/flaking. Minor split in moulding under caddy.
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Keywords
Tea PoyStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.