$4,000
English, circa 1859. A fine Georgian tortoise shell veneered with silver piping double tea-caddy having a pagoda style hinged lid opening to an interior fitted with a central crystal mixing bowl flanked to each side by a tortoiseshell veneered covered compartment, the double rounded body on rectangular base with four button feet. Note: Original manufacturer's card rolled up and concealed behind the right front central corner under velvet. Card states 'W. WHIFFIN, Tortoise-shell Worker in General, 38 CHARLES STREET, HORSELYDOWN, SOUTHWARK, December 1859, Tea Caddies, Jewel Boxes, Needle Cases, Card Cases, Hair Brushes'. Approximate height 7.5", base width 10.75", base depth 6.25".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
