A Canton ivory rectangular tea caddy
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A Canton ivory rectangular tea caddy

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A Canton ivory rectangular tea caddy
with hinged lid, decorated with pierced panels of flowers, foliage, roundels and geometric pattern, bronze lockplate and drop carrying handle, the interior divided into three compartments, lined in silk -- 9¼in. (23.5cm) wide, early 19th Century, (possibly lacking original feet, old wear, minor age cracks).
See Colour Plate 20
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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