A tortoiseshell tea caddy, mid.19th century

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A tortoiseshell tea caddy, mid.19th century
of serpentine form, the sides with white metal stringing and silver escutcheon, covered interior with ivory mounted rim and later metal foil lining, cocquilla nut bun feet -- 4.7/8in. (12.2cm.) wide
See Plate 3

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