A late Georgian silver mounted tortoiseshell tea caddy early 19th century later restored interior and hinges
1232Y
Property of an Atlanta, Georgia family
Two tortoiseshell tea caddies including a late Georgian example and a Victorian example
the first circa 1812, the second mid- to late 19th century
Each of shaped rectangular form, the first with silver mounts, TF, London, 1812, the second inlaid with mother-of-pearl foliate motifs.
height 6 1/2in (16.5cm); lengths 8 1/2in (21.5cm) and 8in (20.3cm).
Sold for US$ 3,750 inc. premium

Category: Furniture / English Furniture and Works of Art

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