Sale 9470
London, South Kensington
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9 October 2002
Price realised
GBP 1,645
Estimate
A George III ivory veneered, mother-of-pearl inlaid and tortoiseshell banded tea caddy, circa 1770 The silver metal shield mount engraved with initials, traces of tin foil lining to interior -- 4½in. (11.5cm.) high
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