Furniture & Works of Art - 12th January 2010

Lot 339

A Regency tortoiseshell bowfront tea caddy

Estimate £1,500 - £2,500

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Description

A Regency tortoiseshell bowfront tea caddy, with pewter stringing and ivory linings, the hinged cover with a pair of lidded compartments having turned ivory handles, 5.5in (14cm) h, 6in (15cm) w, 4.25in (11cm) d. One foot repaired, one cracked.