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Lot 3313
A George III Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
England, first quarter 19th century, pagoda form with silver stringing, vacant silver cartouche and escutcheon, opens to lidded twin compartments retaining much of likely original tin lining; raised on ball feet.

6 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. Larry Southworth, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Interior rim veneers with some repairs; some minor cracks and small areas of veneer loss to exterior; interior with some losses to lining; base rim with some veneer losses.