The Nolte Collection - 25th September 2007

Lot 165

A George III tortoiseshell

Estimate £5,000 - £7,000 | Hammer £6000

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Description

A George III tortoiseshell, silver pique and ivory strung oval tea caddy, the front and reverse with a ribbon tied oval vacant plaque, the front with a silver concave sided escutcheon above, each panel with silver floral and foliate inlay, the hinged top with a ball finial, 11cm (4.5cm) high, 11.5cm (4.5cm) wide.