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CIRCA 1850
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND WHITE-METAL INLAID TORTOISESHELL TEA-CADDY**
CIRCA 1850
Of sarcophagus form and inlaid on the top and front with scrolling flowers, the hinged top enclosing a fitted purple velvet-lined interior with a pair of tea-caddies and a cut-glass mixing-bowl, on ivory gadrooned bun feet
7½ in. (19 cm.) high, 12¼ in. (31 cm.) wide, 6 in. (15 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1850
Of sarcophagus form and inlaid on the top and front with scrolling flowers, the hinged top enclosing a fitted purple velvet-lined interior with a pair of tea-caddies and a cut-glass mixing-bowl, on ivory gadrooned bun feet
7½ in. (19 cm.) high, 12¼ in. (31 cm.) wide, 6 in. (15 cm.) deep
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.