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WALPOLES

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A fine, late Victorian novelty tortoiseshell tea caddy in the form of a Georgian knife box.


Tortoiseshell veneered all-round, the lid trimmed with pieced foliate silver and centred by a foliate ring handle. The shaped front with plain shield-shaped escutcheon flanked by a pierced foliate U shaped border, the design conforming to that of the lid. Silver foil lined interior with a floating cover applied with a later plaque engraved 'From the Queen (Mary) to E. Ricardo 1932’.


The silver mounts hallmarked for Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson) Sheffield (Norfolk Street) 1900.


h:4 ins x d:3.5 ins x w:3.5 ins


 


 

  • Period:
    • Price: £2,250.00
    • €2,685 Euro
    • $3,013 US Dollar
  • Location: London