Description

Rare exquisitely shaped serpentined Red Tortoiseshell Tea Chestwith a pagoda top, ornate silver corners & Prince of Wales feathered silver handle. With a silver key profile and silver ‘ball & claw’ feet. The interior features two beautifully shaped removable red tortoiseshell topped rosewood tea caddies with silver hinges. Silver unmarked.

This unique red tortoiseshell tea chest comes with a fully working lock and 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.