The Gail & Rich Mellin Collection
55 . REGENCY MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY , 1 st quarter of the 19 th century , of sarcophagus form with hinged cover opening to disclose two lidded compartments . The top and front elaborately inlaid with flowering vinery silver , metal key hole escutcheon and ball feet . Height 5 ¾ in . Width 7 ⅝ in . Depth 4 ¾ in . 3,000 / 4,000
56 . REGENCY TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY , 1 st quarter of the 19 th Century , of mounded oblong form with hinged cover opening to disclose two lidded compartments ; radially veneered with silver metal , ball finial and feet , keyhole and initial plate G . Height 6 ¾ in . Width 7 in . Depth 4 in . 2,000 / 3,000
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