Lot Essay
For similar see Noel Riley, Stones' Pocket Guide to Tea Caddies, 2002,, p. 40, pl. 79.
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LATE 18TH CENTURY
Details
A GEORGE III GREEN-STAINED TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
LATE 18TH CENTURY
Rectangular with an arched cover, with ivory and white-metal lining
4¾ in. (12 cm.) high
And a George III red-tortoiseshell tea caddy, square with ivory lining - 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high (2)
LATE 18TH CENTURY
Rectangular with an arched cover, with ivory and white-metal lining
4¾ in. (12 cm.) high
And a George III red-tortoiseshell tea caddy, square with ivory lining - 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high (2)
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.
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