Description: Description A stunning and rare antique Victorian mother of pearl tea caddy of oblong form with an all over diamond design, the lid with bevelled edges with a strip of beautiful abalone shell decoration to the edge.The front section with a central solid silver escutcheon with original key.The tea caddy sits on four vegetable ivory ball feet. The hinged lid opens to reveal the storage compartment with the original mother of pearl lift out lid with a carved flower head handle, the storage compartment with traces of it's original silver foil lining and the lid fitted with a plush blue velvet.This rare and desirable Victorian tea caddy is made to a very high standard and would make a great present or addition to any collection. ConditionIn excellent condition for age with no scratches chips damage or repair to the mother of pearl.A truly stunning rare original tea caddy.SizesHeight : 10.5 cmWidth : 15 cmDepth : 10.5 cm Weight : 183 grams Item will be sent Royal mail special delivery signed tracked and insured up to £750 for UK and international tracked for the rest of the world. Please view my other items for sale and good luck bidding
Price: 850 GBP
Location: Fordingbridge
End Time: 2024-11-10T23:54:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.61 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sub-Type: Mother of Pearl
Primary Material: Mother of Pearl
Antique: Yes
Style/ Period: Victorian
Original/Repro: Original
Product: Tea Caddy
Age: 1850-1899
