27th Jun, 2024 10:00

The Fine Sale

 
Lot 640
 

640

A George III green stained tortoise shell tea caddy

of canted rectangular form and inlaid with ivory stringing, with silver carrying handle and escutcheon plate, the lid opening to reveal twin hinged caddy interior
14 x 21.5 x 12.5cm

This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. M4V78KSS.

Sold for £1,900


Condition Report
With a number of sections of ivory stringing missing, some losses to tortoiseshell veneer to reverse and a crack along the top edge of reverse side.  Another chip to veneer at one corner, a bruise to another.  Bleached all over, particularly to rear.  A couple of chips to tortoiseshell on covers of inner compartments.

 

Auction: The Fine Sale, 27th Jun, 2024

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