Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Rare octagonal Green Tortoiseshell Tea caddy with Ivory edging, silver engraved initial plate and escutcheon.
The interior of this rare tea caddy has two green tortoiseshell lids with bone handles, velvet lined lid and still has traces of its tin lining.
This wonderful Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy comes with a fully working lock & tasselled key.
Important information below.
If you are purchasing Tortoiseshell or Ivory pieces and are outside the E.U. you must have a CITES certificate in order to import the item into your country. We can obtain these on your behalf at a cost of £50 and these can take up to 14 working days to arrive at our office . Due to the strict exporting rules of these pieces, they may also come with further shipping costs. Please ensure you contact us prior to purchase for a quote.
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- Place of Origin
- Date of Manufacturec. 1800
- Period
- ConditionExcellent
- Seller LocationNorthampton, GB
- Reference NumberLU9704891755
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