The Nolte Collection - 25th September 2007

Lot 138

A George III tortoiseshell and ivory strung octagonal tea caddy

Estimate £4,000 - £6,000 | Hammer £3800

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Description

A George III tortoiseshell and ivory strung octagonal tea caddy, with concave angles, the front with applied oval silver vacant plaque within a pique dot double border, the hinged tent top with silver loop handle, the inner tortoiseshell lid with silver handle, 13.5cm (5.25in) high, 11cm (4.25cm) wide.