Description

Exquisite Regency Tortoiseshell tea caddy with exquisite engraved Mother of Pearl inlays of birds and flowers.
With fine silver stringing dividing the tortoiseshell panels. Standing on four turned ivory feet with ivory facings.

The interior has two tortoiseshell lids with turned ivory handles. They sit atop two compartments that still have traces of their original tin lining.

If you are purchasing Tortoiseshell or Ivory pieces and are outside the UK 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 30 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.

All our items come with an authentication certificate with an image, as well as our latest catalogue, care instructions and separate invoice for insurance purposes. On top of this, our items come with 14 days no quibble money-back guarantee and are all fully insured for when shipping.

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