The Gail & Rich Mellin Collection
57 . NEAR PAIR OF SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDIES , late 18 th Century , the filigree sterling silver mounts with Sheffield date marks 1795 and 1820 . The earlier with maker ’ s mark EH ; each serpentine fronted with hinged sloped top opening to disclose a lidded compartment ; elaborate leafy vine scrollwork encadrements of sterling silver , hinged bail handle and escutcheon . Height 4 ⅛ in . Width 3 ½ in . Depth 3 ½ in . 4,000 / 5,000
58 . PAIR OF GEORGE III SHELL INLAID MAHOGANY KNIFE BOXES , late 18 th Century , the serpentine fronted upright case with sloped hinged cover centered by a shaded and green-dyed elliptical inlay of a stylized univalve and opening to fitted interior . Height 16 in . Width 9 in . Depth 11 in . 2,500 / 3,500
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