Lot 201 , A Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy, height 13cm

A Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy, height 13cm
Estimate £150-200

The lid has detached from the back hinged panel, which has also detached from one of the hinges. The velvet lining is torn and coming loose. The interior zinc lining is extremely worn and three of the corner suppors are missing and one is loose. Tortoiseshell is generally a bit worn and slightly warped in areas. Split to bottom of the right hand panel and losses to corners, particularly the back left corner where a large piece is missing.


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Sold for £220