Three Small Regency Tortoiseshell Boxes

Description

19th century, comprising: mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy with brass escutcheon; ivory inlaid coffin form jewelry case; silver mounted etui; largest 1-3/4 x 7 x 3-1/4 in.

Provenance: (tea caddy) Christie's, New York, sale 7604, January 23, 1993, lot 445 (tag); Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

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Condition

tortoiseshell veneer with losses, cracks, and general wear; tea caddy with wear to interior, some pieces off but retained, some wear and yellowing to mother of pearl inlay; jewelry case with wear to inlay, possibly later interior lining; etui with some fraying and loss to interior liner, one item missing from interior slots, tarnish to silver
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Three Small Regency Tortoiseshell Boxes

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Dr. George Manger Collection | June 24, 2026

Jun 24, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

Asheville, NC, United States

Georgian Octagonal Inlaid Tea Caddy: early 19th century, mahogany with light and dark wood inlay, the top with floral paterae inlay, 5 x 6-3/4 x 4-1/8 in. Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

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Folk Portrait of a Young Boy: (American, 19th century) Folk portrait, circa 1800, unsigned, oil on poplar panel, 20-5/8 x 15-3/4 in.; possibly original gilt and painted wood frame, 22-7/8 x 18-1/4 x 1 in. Provenance: The Merrill

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J. Shepard Jr. Five Gallon Stoneware Jug: Geddes, New York, mid to late 19th century, stamped under spout "J. SHEPARD, JR./Geddes. N.Y.", with cobalt floral decoration and script "5" underscored by flourish, 17-5/8 x 11-1/2 x 11-1/2 in.

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White Painted Cast Iron Recumbent Lamb: 19th century, apparently unmarked, remnants of enamel, approx. 35 lbs., approx. 11 x 20 x 10 in. Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

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