The Nolte Collection - 25 Sep 2007
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An early Victorian tortoiseshell and mother of pearl octagonal tea caddy
An early Victorian tortoiseshell and mother of pearl octagonal tea caddy, with allover alternating lozenge decoration, the slightly domed hinged top enclosing a conforming inner lid, with mother of pearl handle, on brass ball feet, 9cm (3.5in) high, 11cm (4.25in) wide.