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18th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

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18th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

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18th century English silver mounted Tortoise shell dome top tea caddy. Ball feet. Silver line and medallion mounted. Missing escutcheon. Small losses and lifting of shell. Silver wire missing and loose. Interior border veneer losses. 6” wide.

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18th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Name: 18th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
SKU: 86167091
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

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