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ARCHITECTURAL PRESSED TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY ( England 1825 )
Medium
ARCHITECTURAL PRESSED TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
Dimensions:
7.75inch wide
(19.68 cm)
6.00inch high
(15.24 cm)
4.75inch deep
(12.06 cm)
Description / Expertise
Rare ARCHITECTURAL PRESSED TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY. With pagoda top & superb pressed Tortoiseshell Architectural bombe shaped sides. Panels separated by silver stringing. Silver escutchoen & initial plate. Stands on four turned Ivory ball feet.
The interior lid is lined with its original pink velvet, has two tortoiseshell lids with turned Ivory handles. The caddy retains most of its original lead lining.
The pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy comes with a fully working lock and tasselled key.
Status
FOR SALE
