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CIRCA 1820
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A REGENCY PART-EBONIZED MAHOGANY TEA CADDY**
CIRCA 1820
The canted lid with paterae finial and lion masks at the corners and a Greek key-inlaid frieze and ivory escutcheon, enclosing a satinwood-inlaid fitted interior with a central cut-glass bowl flanked by two side wells, with Greek key-inlaid panels, on lion paw feet
10½ in. (27 cm.) high, 11½ in. (29 cm.) wide, 8 in. (20 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1820
The canted lid with paterae finial and lion masks at the corners and a Greek key-inlaid frieze and ivory escutcheon, enclosing a satinwood-inlaid fitted interior with a central cut-glass bowl flanked by two side wells, with Greek key-inlaid panels, on lion paw feet
10½ in. (27 cm.) high, 11½ in. (29 cm.) wide, 8 in. (20 cm.) deep
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.