Furniture and Works of Art - 13 May 2008
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A Regency green tortoiseshell tea caddy
A Regency green tortoiseshell tea caddy, of tapering sarcophagus form with pewter stringing and boxwood edging, the hinged cover with a brass ball finial revealing a red velvet lining and twin lidded compartments with turned ivory handles, foil lined, on gilt metal ball feet, 6.25in (16cm) h, 7.25in (18.5cm) w, 4.25in (11cm) d.