10 June 2025 | 09:00 | Lots: 768
Tortoiseshell tea caddy
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Lot 474
Full Lot Description
A 19th century tortoiseshell tea caddy of rounded rectangular form with ivory trim, the hinged cover opening to a two division interior, metal lock plate and vacant cartouche to the lid, 17cm x 10.5cm x 9cm
Ivory exemption reference : 89Y61BTM
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Not Postable
Weight: 440
Total lot weight: 440
Condition Report
- Some lifting and rippling to the veneer
- The rectangular panels have visible running lines, which I suspect at one point had silver coloured metal inlay, which is now missing in parts
- Some blemishes to the tortoiseshell
- Missing lids
- Some splits and crude repairs to the ivory lining
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