Lot 937

A GEORGE IV TORTOISESHELL MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID IVORY BANDED TEA CADDY

With pagoda shaped hinged lid and twin lidded interior, 18cm wide; 12cm deep; 14cm high

Estimate: £100 - £200
Hammer price: £320
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

IVORY LICENCE NO 38L569T9


Condition report: 


Overall in good condition, considering age and wear. An obvious loss tothe front of the caddy - left side, visible in catalogue image. Together with other small losses to some of the mother-of-pearl inlay. A few small corner chips and losses to the pagoda top and wear to the front edge where the top is held to open and close. Partial loss to one of the bun  feet. 

Some tarnishing to the metal stringing and general wear overall. 

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