Mother-of-pearl, Ivory, and Tortoiseshell Veneer Double Tea Caddy

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Mother-of-pearl, Ivory, and Tortoiseshell Veneer Double Tea Caddy, England, early 19th century, with serpentine outline over a conforming body, hinged lid opening to a compartmented interior, with tortoiseshell veneer covers, on bun feet, ivory knobs and veneer lining cover and box edges, (minor veneer losses),ht. 5 3/4, wd. 7 7/8, dp. 4 7/8 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

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