Furniture and Works of Art including the Peter Coldicott collection of corkscrews. - 9th September 2008

Lot 229

A Regency tortoiseshell sarcophagus shape tea caddy

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

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Description

A Regency tortoiseshell sarcophagus shape tea caddy, inlaid ivory and pewter stringing, with two lidded compartments, on ball feet, 4.75in (12cm) h, 6in (15cm) w, 4.25in (10.4cm) d. Losses to veneer and stringing, old damages around the hinge.