Lot 37 , A Regency mother of pearl inset blond tortoiseshell tea caddy, 20cm wide 12.5cm deep 13.5cm high

A Regency mother of pearl inset blond tortoiseshell tea caddy, of serpentine rectangular form, with twin compartment interior and pad feet, Ivory submission reference: DGKCTFX9, 20cm wide 12.5cm deep 13.5cm high
£300-400

Condition:
Overall in honest original condition of a rich colour, one or two small pieces of mother of pearl missing, notably from the central panel of the lid which has a silvered plaque inscribed J. Charlton, ivory banding around the edges of the interior, mother of pearl handled lids enclosing original silvering to the compartments, no key for lock, feet and base papering look original.

Sold for £1,500