Monday 24 October 2016 | 10:00 | Lots: 733

Monday 24 October 2016 | 10:00 | Lots: 733

Lot 216

Lot 216

An early 19th century blond tortoiseshell tea caddy.

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Lot 216

Lot Description

An early 19th century blond tortoiseshell tea caddy. The pewter-strung hinged spreading rectangular cover, centred by a vacant white metal cartouche, enclosing two lidded divisions, the front of unusual ogee form with flared upper  section and cavetto-moulded lower, on flared apron and brass ball feet, 7.5" x 4.5" x 6" high, (19.5cm x 11.5cm x 15cm).

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Postage: Auction Default

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Minor flaws to one corner of superstructure and two main corners of lid. Veneer loss base one hinge. Two corner losses to one internal cover. Otherwise general light wear commensurate wiith age and use.

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