a regency tortoiseshell and pewter-strung tea caddy, second quarter 19th century

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a regency tortoiseshell and pewter-strung tea caddy, second quarter 19th century
Of rectangular form with canted angles, decorated with pressed borders of foliate designs, the rising faceted cover with vacant white metal panel, the interior with ivory banded borders, with twin covers (damages, division lacking), one hinge detached
6.2/3in. (17cm.) wide

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