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Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Item Details
Description
British, early 19th century, sarcophagus form with tortoiseshell veneers, ball feet, inlaid engraved silver plaque at lid top with heraldic crest and motto 'Alteri Sic Tibi', 7-1/2 x 12-1/4 x 6-1/8 in.
Provenance: Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition
surface dirt, some cracks and minor warping to veneers, some voids/losses to veneers along base panels, feet replaced
Buyer's Premium
- 28%
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Item located in Asheville, NC, usPayment
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