Sold for:
$2,520
$2,520
Fruitwood Melon-form Tea Caddy with Spoon, England, late 18th century, incised lines dividing contrasting light and dark stained fruitwood, with steel escutcheon and iron stem, the interior containing a plated silver caddy spoon with shell-shaped bowl, (old patch repair above hinge), ht. 5 3/8 in. Note: A typewritten label affixed to the interior lid states: "Used during the Revolutionary War. Owned by Mrs. Samuel Arment of Boston, Mass..."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-08-11
