Description

Pressed octagonal Tortoiseshell Tea Caddywith fabulous gothic arches on all sides, pagoda top with ivory finial, silver stringing and escutcheons. Standing on four silvered ball feet.

The interior features a single tortoiseshell lid with bone handle, when removed reveals two compartments and traces of its original foil lining.

This exquisite antique pressed gothic tortoiseshell tea caddy has a fully working lock & tasselled key.

Important information below.

If you are purchasing Tortoiseshell or Ivory pieces and are outside the E.U. you must have a CITES certificate in order to import the item into your country. We can obtain these on your behalf at a cost of £50 and these can take up to 14 working days to arrive at our office . Due to the strict exporting rules of these pieces, they may also come with further shipping costs. Please ensure you contact us prior to purchase for a quote.

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