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CIRCA 1820
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A REGENCY PRESSED TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
CIRCA 1820
Of pagoda form, the cover surmounted by a silvered urn finial and pewter stringing, the top of the cover and the centres of all four corners with pressed tortoiseshell basket weave panels, the interior with a tortoiseshell lid with ivory finial, on silvered ball feet
5¾ in. (15 cm.) high
CIRCA 1820
Of pagoda form, the cover surmounted by a silvered urn finial and pewter stringing, the top of the cover and the centres of all four corners with pressed tortoiseshell basket weave panels, the interior with a tortoiseshell lid with ivory finial, on silvered ball feet
5¾ in. (15 cm.) high
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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