Tortoiseshell and mother of pearl harlequin checkerboard tea caddy at Jethro Marles

A Regency tortoiseshell and mother of pearl chequer inlaid and ivory strung tea caddy consigned with Jethro Marles now Sold £1,700

Sold at auction in London £1,700

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£1,700.00

Description

A Regency tortoiseshell and mother of pearl chequer inlaid and ivory strung tea caddy

A Regency tortoiseshell and mother of pearl chequer inlaid and ivory strung tea caddy of rectangular form, the lid with white metal scrolling oval ring handle, the front with oval white metal escutcheon, the divided interior with twin lids with turned horn knopped handles,
11.5cm high, 15cm wide, 10cm deep

 

Note…This tea caddy containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref. 9GPB7W48.