$1,300
English, early 19th century. Regency blonde tortoiseshell and silver inlaid tea caddy, the box in sarcophagus form with central silver plate inlaid with a shell and opening to chartreuse velvet lined interior with two covered compartments with turned brass ball pulls, the case having a silver lock escutcheon and set on four ball turned feet. Approximate height 5.37", width 6.87", depth 4.37".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-01-02