The Nolte Collection - 25th September 2007

Lot 154

An early Victorian tortoiseshell and mother of pearl octagonal tea caddy

Estimate £1,500 - £2,500 | Hammer £3200

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Description

An early Victorian tortoiseshell and mother of pearl octagonal tea caddy, with allover alternating lozenge decoration, the slightly domed hinged top enclosing a conforming inner lid, with mother of pearl handle, on brass ball feet, 9cm (3.5in) high, 11cm (4.25in) wide.