Lot 449 , A late Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy

A late Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy
Estimate £150-200

Outside casing has some damage, small chips and some restoration (cracks). The inside has some damage one of the lids has a crack and in the inner lining has tears to the foil. Condition is average/poor.


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Sold for £240