Lot 198
An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy, of serpentine fronted oblong form, with shaped...
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Lot 198
An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy, of serpentine fronted oblong form, with shaped...
Lot 198
Lot Description
An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy, of serpentine fronted oblong form, with shaped vacant cartouche to top and plain oval escutcheon to front, the hinged lid opening to reveal ivory mounted inner rim and two compartments each having further tortoiseshell lid, the whole raised on four bun feet, 6.75" x 4.25" x 5" high (17cm x 11cm x 12.75cm).
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall fair condition however distortion to hinge causing inability to close fully. Some damage to areas surrounding both hinges. Some damage, bruising or cracking to corners. Interior with wear and minor loss to back edge of ivory.
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