An early Victorian tortoiseshell 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 93
  • An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy
  • An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy
  • An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy
  • An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy


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

About this Item

An early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy
of octagonal bombé form, the hinged cover with a rectangular top applied with a silver plaque engraved with the initials WAES, the conforming front, sides and reverse raised on bun feet, enclosing double covered compartments, minor restorations, 14cm high, 19cm wide, 12,2cm deep

*This lot is not suitable for export



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