$2,300
Early to Mid 19th century. Shaped front lidded tortoiseshell, mother of pearl, and ivory accented tea caddy with hinged lid that open to reveal two tortoiseshell and mother of pearl bordered lids that lift to reveal blue velvet lined storage. Tea caddy raised on four bun feet. Height 4.75", width 7.8", depth 5.1". Provenance: Morton M. Goldberg Auction Galleries, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 1, 1996 as Lot 462 whereby acquired by Mrs. Dorothy Edwards, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-06-08