18th Oct, 2021 11:00
The House & Garden Sale
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A George III green stained tortoise shell tea caddy of plain form with silver plated ring handle to the lid and silver plated escutcheon, the fitted interior with two lidded compartments, 16.5cm wide x 9.2cm deep x 11cm high
Sold for £1,900
Estimated at £200 - £500
A George III green stained tortoise shell tea caddy of plain form with silver plated ring handle to the lid and silver plated escutcheon, the fitted interior with two lidded compartments, 16.5cm wide x 9.2cm deep x 11cm high
Some fading to the surface particularly to the lid, minor mark or loss to the back right corner on the top of the lid, further minor marks overall, some losses to the old baize covering underneath, the interior in good condition, one lidded compartment with loose turned bone handle and old repair to one small corner
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 18th Oct, 2021
