Furniture & Works of Art - 11 Nov 2008
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A George III tortoiseshell tea caddy
A George III tortoiseshell tea caddy, with kingwood banding, chevron stringing and ivory edging, the hinged cover with a plated handle revealing a velvet lined triple divided interior, the silvered lock stamped 'W. MUCKLESTON, PATENT,' 5.5in (14cm) h, 10.75 (27.5cm) w. Provenance: The Casimir Collection, lot 517.