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Chinese Export Tea Caddy, Ca. 1820

China Ca. 1820

Decorated from head to toe with intricate patterns and scenes of domestic Mandarin life. It does not have a cover.

Price

$295

Condition

Excellent except for a small area (see last image) where some blue enamel has chipped out.

Measurements

4 3/8" high, 2 3/4" diameter

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American Federal Dressing or Shaving Mirror, Ca. 1820

A fine high style example possibly made in Rhode Island in the first quarter of the 19th century. It is made from mahogany with pine and chestnut secondary woods. Curiously, it never had finials on the mirror supports.