The Nolte Collection - 25th September 2007

Lot 164

A George III tortoiseshell

Estimate £8,000 - £10,000 | Hammer £10000

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Description

A George III tortoiseshell, silver pique and ivory strung octagonal tea caddy, the front with an octagonal silver armorial within husk drapes with an oval escutcheon above, each panel inlaid floral and foliate decoration, the hinged top with silver loop handle, the solid tortoiseshell inner lid with a silver loop handle, 11.5cm (4.5in) high, 10.5cm (4.25in) wide.