21 juillet 2012
A rare pair of octagonal tortoiseshell and ivory tea caddies. England, circa 1820
A rare pair of octagonal tortoiseshell and ivory tea caddies. England, circa 1820. H: 7.1 in (18.0 cm). W: 6.3 in (16.0 cm) © 2012 MALLETT ANTIQUES.
containing lidded compartments, each divided for storing different types of tea, the exterior with finely pressed decoration representing Gothic tracery flanked by pinnacles, resting on polished brass ball feet. http://www.mallettantiques.com
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