Furniture and Works of Art - 10th March 2009

Lot 360

An Anglo-Indian tortoise tea caddy

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £280

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Description

An Anglo-Indian tortoise tea caddy, modelled using the whole shell with ebony head and legs, the hinged cover with a parquetry inlaid top and a lidded compartment with a brass lock, 6in (15cm) h, 11.5in (29cm) l.