A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory tea caddy

Silver, Furniture and Ceramics
About the Session

including The Property of a Connoisseur Part III and The Property of the Estate Late Tiemen Groen


Sold for

ZAR 9 380
Lot 91
  • A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory tea caddy
  • A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory tea caddy
  • A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory tea caddy
  • A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory tea caddy


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 8 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 380

About this Item

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory tea caddy
the hinged octagonal-shaped tent top surmounted by a silver handle, conforming sides, the front inlaid with a tortoiseshell escutcheon plate with a vacant shield-shaped cartouche below, enclosing a covered interior with handle, 12,5cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export



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