$1,000
English, 19th century. Regency tortoiseshell veneered tea caddy of standard form with shaped lid having monogrammed ("L") and shaped plaque, lid opens to reveal two tortoiseshell veneered lids with rounded knob pulls, incurvate silvered key escutcheon on body supported on four bun feet, apparently unmarked. Overall approximately 4" x 5.75" x 4".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2017-01-14