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Early Victorian Blonde Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
£669
Early Victorian Blonde Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
A small early Victorian blonde tortoise shell tea caddy with original interior in superb original condition c.1840. The oblong caddy with domed edges to the hinged lid, the sides and edges of the lid veneered in figured blonde tortoise shell, and the centre of the lid inset with a darker shade of tortoise shell. Bone cartouch to the centre of the lid and silver stringing to the edge of the veneered panel, complimenting silver lock escutcheon. The hinged lid opening to reveal an original fitted interior with inset lid veneered with tortoise shell to match the lid with bone knob to the centre.... Original navy blue velvet lining to the interior of the lid and foil lining to the caddy interior. Superbly made and presented in excellent original condition with a rich patina.
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Stock number BO70
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