Furniture & Works of Art - 07 Oct 2014
λ A William IV tortoiseshell sarcophagus tea chest
λ A William IV tortoiseshell sarcophagus tea chest, inlaid pewter stringing, the hinged lid inset a white metal plaque engraved a stag head crest, with ivory edging to the plush lined interior, fitted with a pair of part hinged lift-out canisters, flanking a later glass sugar bowl with gilt lions mask ring handles and paw feet, 17.2cm high, 29.5cm wide, 14.1cm deep.