Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 3rd April 2019

Lot 364

λ An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £550

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Description

λ An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy, of sarcophagus shape and with pewter stringing, the pagoda hinged lid with a vacant silver plaque, revealing a twin lidded interior with ivory edging, the body with four turned columns and on ball feet, 15.3cm high, 18.9cm wide, 11.2cm deep.

Provenance: The Property of a Lady.