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A PAIR OF GEORGE III GOLD-MOUNTED IVORY TEN-SIDED TEA-CADDIES
Of decagonal form, each with hinged top with rose gold carrying-handle enclosing a plain zinc-lined interior with tortoiseshell and stained-horn divisions between the ivory panels, the front centred by an oval miniature presumably on ivory, depicting a courting couple by an altar and three graces in the manner of Sir Joshua Reynolds with foliate piqué borders, one retaining its original lid to the interior, some losses
5 in. (13 cm.) high; 5½ in. (14 cm.) wide; 4¼ in. (11 cm.) deep (2)
Of decagonal form, each with hinged top with rose gold carrying-handle enclosing a plain zinc-lined interior with tortoiseshell and stained-horn divisions between the ivory panels, the front centred by an oval miniature presumably on ivory, depicting a courting couple by an altar and three graces in the manner of Sir Joshua Reynolds with foliate piqué borders, one retaining its original lid to the interior, some losses
5 in. (13 cm.) high; 5½ in. (14 cm.) wide; 4¼ in. (11 cm.) deep (2)
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