Lot Essay
A similar example, but on raised brass feet, was sold anonymously, Sotheby's New York, 24-25 April 1992, lot 270.
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CIRCA 1840
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL TEA-CADDY
circa 1840
Of rectangular form with a pagoda-shaped hinged top, on bun feet, the interior with ivory-banded borders and two lidded compartments, restorations
4¾ in. (12 cm.) high; 71/8 in. (18 cm.) wide; 4¼ in. (11 cm.) deep
circa 1840
Of rectangular form with a pagoda-shaped hinged top, on bun feet, the interior with ivory-banded borders and two lidded compartments, restorations
4¾ in. (12 cm.) high; 71/8 in. (18 cm.) wide; 4¼ in. (11 cm.) deep
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