Tortoise Shell and Bone Tea Caddy, 19th c., of oval octagonal form, the domed segmented lid with a central mother-of-pearl medallion, over octagonal curved sides, on bone paw feet, the interior with two lidded foil lined tea boxes, H.- 4 1/2 in., W.- 6 1/4 in., D.- 4 1/2 in. Provenance: The Collection of Ronald Ralpheal Levert, proprietor of Goudeau Antiques, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

All shell and bone elements are intact. One ¼ inch chip with antique repair above each of the proper right side feet. Three areas at corners where small bits of shell have chipped and has been re-attached. ½ inch thin chip at bottom of front panel. Minimal scratches and miniscule chips around the base. 1-inch surface scratch towards the back of the lid. Interior tin has surface level corrosion. Underside is lined with canvas and beautifully painted rosettes. A handsome example. __________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.