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A tortoiseshell veneered tea caddy, mid.19th century
of bow fronted rectangular form with overhanging tapered cover and spreading base, white metal stringing and escutcheon, inlaid Oriental -style floral decoration to the front, interior with ivory and later paper lining, cocquilla nut bun feet, distressed -- 7.5/8in. (19.5cm.) wide
See Plate 3
of bow fronted rectangular form with overhanging tapered cover and spreading base, white metal stringing and escutcheon, inlaid Oriental -style floral decoration to the front, interior with ivory and later paper lining, cocquilla nut bun feet, distressed -- 7.5/8in. (19.5cm.) wide
See Plate 3