Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Regency shell Tea Caddy
first quarter 19th century, rectangular form with tiered sarcophagus lid, shell veneer panels and inlaid silver borders, inlaid silver escutcheon and silver cartouche mount (without monogram), opens to twin lidded compartments with pulls, surrounded by veneer borders, raised on four ball feet, unsigned.
5 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 4 in.
From the Collection of a Gentleman, Colfax, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
first quarter 19th century, rectangular form with tiered sarcophagus lid, shell veneer panels and inlaid silver borders, inlaid silver escutcheon and silver cartouche mount (without monogram), opens to twin lidded compartments with pulls, surrounded by veneer borders, raised on four ball feet, unsigned.
5 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 4 in.
From the Collection of a Gentleman, Colfax, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition
Pulls slightly different in size; some small areas of veneer and inlay loss; some mis-shaping to inlay on upper lid; scattered veneer cracks; compartments retain remnants of likely original tin lining. No key.
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Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Estimate $50 - $25,000
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