Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy 1st quarter of the 19th century, of sarcophagus form with hinged cover opening to disclose two lidded compartments. The top and front elaborately inlaid with flowering vinery silver, metal key hole escutcheon and ball feet.

Height 5 ¾ in. Width 7 ? in. Depth 4 ¾ in.

Provenance: Collection of Gail and Richard Mellin
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