$1,500
English, 19th century. A Georgian tortoise shell veneered and silver piping double tea caddy having a pagoda style hinged lid centered with a rectangular silver presentation mount inscribed 'FROM I & CN TO FC & JW' and opening to red velvet lined lid and an interior fitted with two tortoise shell veneered covered compartments with mother of pearl petal shaped pulls, raised on a conforming base with four ball feet. Approximate height 5.5", width 7.8", depth 4.6".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-06-26