Bidspirit auction | English Regency Mahogany Tea Poy

English Regency Mahogany Tea Poy - Origin: England Date: Circa 1820-1830 Period/Style: Regency Materials: Mahogany and mahogany veneer, contrasting darkwood inlay, brass hardware, and fabric-lined interiors Form: Pedestal tea poy Description: English Regency mahogany tea poy, circa 1820-1830, having a rectangular hinged case decorated with contrasting darkwood line inlay, diamond reserves, corner motifs, and a central stylized fleur-de-lis. The fitted interior contains four covered compartments and two circular wells with red-lined interiors. The case is raised on a ring-turned pedestal terminating in four downswept legs fitted with brass paw-form caps and casters. Lion-mask ring handles are mounted at the sides. Dimensions: 27.5 in. H, 16 in. W, 11 in. D. Shipping note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us as info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Age-related surface wear, scratches, finish variation, veneer shrinkage and separations, scattered losses and repairs to the inlay, and wear and losses to the interior linings. The fitted interior shows staining, oxidation, and general use. Hardware and casters exhibit patination. Lock present; No key present. Dimensions: 27.5 x 16 x 11 in