$1,100
English, early 19th century. A Regency blonde tortoiseshell and silver piping double tea caddy of sarcophagus and bombe form, the hinged lid centered with a rectangular silver presentation mount, blank, opening to red velvet lined lid and an interior fitted with two tortoise shell veneered covered compartments with traces of foil lining, the exterior with shaped silver escutcheon, raised on four ball feet. Approximate height 6.62", width 6.62", depth 4".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2017-01-14