λ AN EARLY VICTORIAN TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY

λ AN EARLY VICTORIAN TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY

C.1845

inlaid with pewter stringing, the hinged lid with a white metal plaque, inscribed 'Memento Jan 4th 1849', the twin lidded interior with ivory edging, on ivory flattened bun feet

13.5cm high, 18.5cm wide, 11cm deep

Provenance

A Connoisseur's Collection of Caddies.

*This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned a registration number.