A very rare and superb Octagon British Wooden TEA CADDY WITH TORTOISE SHELL AND MOTHER OF PEARL inlays, ca. 1800.
The top knob for opening and the 4 small feet are made of bone. The tea caddy comes with the original key and the mechanism works well.
Size: height 17 cm. including the knob and feet (15 cm without) x width 12 cm.
Very good condition. A fine Collector's piece!
(This item cannot be exported to the U.S.A.)
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