λ An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy

λ An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy, of sarcophagus shape, inlaid with pewter stringing, the mother of pearl inset hinged lid with a vacant metal plaque, the serpentine front with mother of pearl uprights, the interior with ivory edging and a lidded compartment, on flattened bun ivory feet, 10.2cm high, 14.7cm wide, 10.6cm deep.

Provenance: Antigone Clarke & Joseph O'Kelly.