Furniture & Works of Art - 8th January 2008

Lot 410

A Regency blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £1200

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Description

A Regency blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy, of sarcophagus shape with ivory stringing, the hinged cover with a plated ball finial, to a twin lidded interior with turned ivory handles, on ball feet, 7in (18cm) h, 8.25in (21cm) w, 5in (12.5cm) d.