Casket-form Green Tortoiseshell Double Tea Caddy

Description:

Casket-form Green Tortoiseshell Double Tea Caddy, England, c. 1800, rectangular shape with inlaid silver piping, escutcheon, and rectangular cartouche, with interior lids, ht. 5 3/4, lg. 7 in.
Estimate $15,000-18,000

Slihgt areas where it appears the silver piping was reset. No evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.

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