two-georgian-conch-shell-inlaid-tea-caddies
Lot 596
Two Georgian Conch Shell Inlaid Tea Caddies
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1800, mahogany with mixed wood inlays, the larger with conch shell oval inlaid plaque to lid and with box wood edge line inlay, interior with old lead lining and front panel with paterae and banded base; the smaller with conch shell inlay to lid and front panel and old lead lining to interior.

Larger 5 x 6 x 5 in.

From the Estate of the late Adona Sue Yelton of Shelby and Charlotte, North Carolina

No keys; each with surface wear, finish loss and staining; losses to old lead lining.