Furniture & Works of Art including: The Michael Nellist Collection of Treen - 15th September 2009

Lot 499

A late Victorian walnut and marquetry heraldic tea caddy

Estimate £600 - £800

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Description

A late Victorian walnut and marquetry heraldic tea caddy, of sarcophagus shape, the interior with three lidded canister, the front inlaid a lion and a unicorn, with eight flags and a crest inscribed 'HON SOIT QUI MAL PENSE' above a further inscription 'PEACE, INDUSTRY, PLENTY', on disc feet, 7.5in (19cm) h, 15in (38cm) w.