Furniture and Works of Art - 10 Mar 2009

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An early Victorian tortoiseshell and engraved mother of pearl panelled tea caddy

£200 - £300 £460

An early Victorian tortoiseshell and engraved mother of pearl panelled tea caddy, with abalone inlay and the top with an applied vacant shield, to a breakfront, the twin lidded interior with remains of foil lining on turned vegetable ivory bun feet, 5in (12.5cm) h, 8in (20.3cm) w, 4.5in (11.5cm) d. Hinges loose, some mother of pearl segments missing, minor chips, lids warped, one handle missing.

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