NO RESERVE DISCOVERY ANTIQUE AUCTION 18
Mar 27, 2021
USA
2910 Coney Island Ave. 1st Floor, Brooklyn NY 11235
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LOT 216:
A RUSSIAN 84 SILVER TEA CADDY BOX TROMPE L'OEIL
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Sold for: $1,800
Start price:
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Estimated price:
$100 - $150
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A RUSSIAN 84 SILVER TEA CADDY BOX TROMPE L'OEIL
A gorgeous Russian silver tea caddy box made in rare Trompe-l'oeil technique. The surface of the box decorated with a naturalistic pattern with bas-reliefs depicting dragonflies flying over the grass. The box's lid carved into a form of stunning fringed inwrought carpet that visually deliberately casually covers the tea caddy. Marked with Russian hallmarks, 84 Silver mark, Imperial eagle, and other Cyrillic and Assay marks. Weight: 256 g.
Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 3 3/8 in.