A George III blonde tortoiseshell and ivory strung tea caddy
The hinged top enclosing two canisters, the front with initial engraved cartouche, raised upon four ball feet, 20cm wide, 12.5cm deep, 17cm high (7 1/2in wide, 4 1/2in deep, 6 1/2in high)
Footnotes:
The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref A8AUZ8M9.
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф
Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.
Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.
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Minor cracking and lifting to tortoiseshell veneer, with some losses to the tortoiseshell.
Lid to caddy does not close flush.
Ball final to lid is loose.
The lid to one canister detached.
Zinc foil lining to both canisters has deteriorated, with some separation at joins of canister.
Losses and wear to the lining of the underside of caddy.
Overall condition is consistent with age and use.