Description

Bow fronted Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with pagoda top and four cylindrical columns. Its inlaid with a fine silver wire, has two shaped silver escutcheons all on beautiful figured turtle shell panels and stands on four turned Ivory feet.

Lifting the lid of this Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy reveals Ivory facing, pink velvet lid and two tortoiseshell lids with Ivory handles and still contains traces of its original tin lining.

This Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy comes with 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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