Furniture & Works of Art - 21 Sep 2010
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A late Regency penwork tea caddy, of sarcophagus form, with allover leaf decoration, the hinged cover revealing three ladies in contemporary dress in a garden setting and further leaf decoration, with twin lidded compartments having turned ivory handles, the sides with a pair of circular embossed brass plate ring handles, raised on embossed brass bracket feet, gilt worn, the underside with a printed label; 'Sold at LOUISA TYRRELL'S (Widow of the late G.FIELDER) Emporium of Fancy, 2 Greek Street Soho, Every Material for Ladies Fancy Work', 6.75in (17cm) h, 9in (23cm) w.