Lot 196
A Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy, of serpentine sided oblong form having metal urn finial and...
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Lot 196
A Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy, of serpentine sided oblong form having metal urn finial and...
Lot 196
Lot Description
A Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy, of serpentine sided oblong form having metal urn finial and canted escutcheon, the hinged lid opening to reveal ivory mounted inner rim and single compartment having further tortoiseshell lid, the whole raised upon four ball feet, 4.75" x 3.5" x 4.25" high excluding finial (12cm x 9cm x 11cm).
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall good condition. Two flaws flanking escutcheon. Few thin cracks to tortoiseshell exterior commensurate with age and use. Slight bulging beneath hinge.
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