Description

Tortoiseshell tea caddy with pagoda top and pressed ripple edging to the top and its base. This charming little caddy feature silver stringing, escutcheon and silvered ball feet.

The lid opens to reveal and ivory facings with a tortoiseshell lid and ivory handle and still has traces of its tin foil lining.

The tortoiseshell tea caddy 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.

More information on Tea Caddies can be found on our Historypage.

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