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19TH CENTURY
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Two Dutch tortoiseshell tea-caddies
19th Century
Each with a domed, shaped rectangular hinged lid, lined with ivory, enclosing a plain interior with a lidded compartment, one with a lobed oval lockplate - 9cm. high x 11.5cm. wide x 7cm. deep - the other with a concave-sided lockplate - 10cm. high x 13cm. wide x 8cm. deep - both with cracks and restoration (2)
19th Century
Each with a domed, shaped rectangular hinged lid, lined with ivory, enclosing a plain interior with a lidded compartment, one with a lobed oval lockplate - 9cm. high x 11.5cm. wide x 7cm. deep - the other with a concave-sided lockplate - 10cm. high x 13cm. wide x 8cm. deep - both with cracks and restoration (2)
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.