Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

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$3,600.00

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An elegant and very competitively priced English Tea Caddy of Tortoise Shell and inlaid Mother-of-Pearl on compressed wooden ball feet, with Tortoise Shell interior lids, Ivory knobs and Ivory interior trimming,and with an original lock, it makes a suitable keeping place for what was a very precious commodity in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is in excellent original condition, circa 1850, 5" H. x 8-1/4" x 5-1/4". We accept time payments and quantity discounts. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). **