Furniture & Works of Art - 13th January 2009

Lot 417

A William IV mother of pearl tea caddy

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

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Description

A William IV mother of pearl tea caddy, of rectangular form with protruding corners, with abalone banding to the hinged cover, to a divided interior with a pair of covers having mother of pearl floret handles, on turned vegetable ivory feet, probably replaced, 5.25in (13.5cm) h, 8.5in (21.5cm) w.