A tortoiseshell tea caddy, 19th century

Silver, Furniture and Ceramics
About the Session

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


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ZAR 5 863
Lot 94
  • A tortoiseshell tea caddy, 19th century
  • A tortoiseshell tea caddy, 19th century
  • A tortoiseshell tea caddy, 19th century
  • A tortoiseshell tea caddy, 19th century
  • A tortoiseshell tea caddy, 19th century

LOT 94

A tortoiseshell tea caddy, 19th century

Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 863

About this Item

A tortoiseshell tea caddy, 19th century
the hinged rectangular top with rounded corners applied with a rectangular silver cartouche with the initials EES, enclosing double covered compartments, with conforming body, the tortoiseshell of blond tone, some damage, 10,7cm high, 17,2cm wide, 9,5cm deep

*This lot is not suitable for export

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