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An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1830s/40s, of…
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Melbourne
Date:
26-Oct-2014
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An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1830s/40s, of sarcophagus form with a plain white metal cartouche to the lid and a conforming escutcheon, with tortoiseshell veneer throughout with metal stringing, the interior containing lidded compartments with brass knops and raised on brass bun feet. Height 15 cm. Width 19 cm. Depth 11 cm
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Precious Objects: Tea Caddies