£180
A 19th CENTURY TORTOISESHELL-VENEERED, MOTHER OF PEARL-INLAID AND IVORY-BANDED TEA CADDY
With domed top and serpentine front, raised on bun feet, the lid opening to reveal a twin-compartmentalised interior, the whole measuring approx. 12.5cm high x 20.1cm wide x 12.3cm deep
Ivory declaration reference: 7UQHSTX7
In fairly rough overall condition. Metal stringing has lifted in many areas, with losses. Substantial chips/losses around the edge of the flared base. Tortoiseshell panel to rear of lid with cracks (one being approx. 3.5cm in length) and chips to corners. Bun feet all loose to varying degrees, with one appearing to have been heavy-handedly reaffixed with glue. Paper covering to underside worn, with losses. Ivory internal stringing cracked with losses around hinges. Hinges themselves rather stiff and not securely attached to lid (the wood beneath the chipped ivory being damaged similarly). Lids to internal compartments lack handles. Lining very deteriorated.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.80% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
31.8% inc VAT*
