CIRCA 1810

Details

A REGENCY IVORY-INLAID AND SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY**
Circa 1810
Of sarcophagus form, the stepped, hinged lid with a blank silver initial plate enclosing two lidded compartments on silver ball feet
5¼ in. (13.5 cm.) high, 6½ in. (16.5 cm.) wide, 4¼ in. (11 cm.) deep

Provenance

with Tony Stone, London.

Special Notice

Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species. 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