Lot 42 , A 19th century tortoiseshell tea caddy, 18cm wide, 11cm deep, 11.5cm high.

A 19th century tortoiseshell tea caddy,
of serpentine form, with a hinged cover and two interior lidded compartments, ivory banded, raised on bun feet
18cm wide, 11cm deep, 11.5cm high.
£150-250

Condition:
Hinges possibly replaced, minor break and loss to ivory banding below left hand hinge, minor chips in veneer to corners, commensurate with age and use

Sold for £520