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Description:
A Very Unusual Abalone Shell Rectangular Single Tea Caddy with original fitted interior, raised on four polished brass ball feet. Last half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. Condition: Superb with no shell missing, lock and key are present and working. Silver foil inside has worn away. Width: 6" (15cm). Depth: 4" (10cm). Height: 3.5" (9cm).More Images can be viewed through our own website.NOTE: Abalone are a group of Shellfish, their shells have a low and open spiral structure, and are characterized by several respiratory holes in a row near the shell's outer edge. The innermost layer of the shell is composed of nacre or mother-of-pearl, which in many species is highly iridescent, giving rise to a range of strong and changeable colors (see last images) which make them attractive to humans as a decorative object such as this unusual Tea Caddy. Most abalones are found mainly in cold waters, off the Southern Hemisphere coasts of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, and Western North America and Japan.
| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: s13000i54708 |
| Condition:
n/a |
Year:
unknown
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| Country:
IRELAND |
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| Title:
967. Rare Abalone Shell Single Tea Caddy. 19TH Ct |
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