Lot
616
Lot 616
Regency tortoiseshell and mother of pearl tea caddy, canted ...
Hammer
£220
Regency tortoiseshell and mother of pearl tea caddy, canted rectangular form, the hinged cover with a silver inlaid vacant cartouche, opening to a tortoiseshell caddy cover, all raised on ivory squat bun feet, 10.5cm x 9.5cm
More Information
There is a tiny chip to the mother of pearl at the back on the edge of the base and a repaired mother of pearl panel on the opposing side (see images). Loose zinc coating on the inside and a small chip to the tortoiseshell on the back edge of interior cover. There is no key. No further damage detected.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
21% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
24.6% inc VAT*
Please see the auctioneers terms & conditions for more information