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Rare Tortoise-Shell and Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
English, early 19th c.
In the pagoa form with conforming shaped front, the caddy is decorated with both tortoise-shell and mother of pearl diamond shaped and square panels above a molded base suppored by ball feet.
Condition: In overall excellent condition, some panels re-glued but all original, customary wear.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	tortoise-shell and mother of pearl
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	early 19th c.
Styles / Movements:	Other, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	DA-ACC 016
Incollect Reference #:	167970

Dimensions

W.	7 in;	H.	5.25 in;	D.	4.5 in;
W.	17.78 cm;	H.	13.34 cm;	D.	11.43 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.