REGENCY TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY,Circa 1820. Pagoda top, mother-of-pearl inlaid floral front panel, set on turned ivory feet, interior fitted with two lidded compartments, the covers with mother-of-pearl knobs.
- 7 1/2 in. x 4 3/4 in. x 5 1/2 in. Estimate $2,000-3,000
Some losses to mother-of-pearl decoration. Losses and repairs to corners of top and bottom of box. Hairline cracks to tortise shell throughout. Small loss to tortise shell on lid. Inside: two compartments are unlined, one small hairline crack to each lid of interior compartment. Overall good condition.
