Furniture & Works of Art - 5th July 2011

Lot 297

A 19th century tortoiseshell and white coloured metal inlaid tea caddy

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1000

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Description

A 19th century tortoiseshell and white coloured metal inlaid tea caddy, decorated overall with floral swags, baskets of flowers, musical and agricultural trophies, the loop handle to a pagoda lid, the zinc lined interior with a white metal banding, on shaped disc feet, 4.75in (12cm) h, 4.75in (12cm) w, 4in (9.7cm) d. Chips to feet.