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THBTortoise Shell Veneered Tea Caddy w/Maker's Card
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveApr 30, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
English, circa 1859. A fine Georgian tortoise shell veneered with silver piping double tea-caddy having a pagoda style hinged lid opening to an interior fitted with a central crystal mixing bowl flanked to each side by a tortoiseshell veneered covered compartment, the double rounded body on rectangular base with four button feet. Note: Original manufacturer's card rolled up and concealed behind the right front central corner under velvet. Card states 'W. WHIFFIN, Tortoise-shell Worker in General, 38 CHARLES STREET, HORSELYDOWN, SOUTHWARK, December 1859, Tea Caddies, Jewel Boxes, Needle Cases, Card Cases, Hair Brushes'. Approximate height 7.5", base width 10.75", base depth 6.25".
Condition
Scattered losses to corners and edges commensurate with age and light use. Repair to front left corner (in triangular form). A few scattered cracks to tortoise shell veneer, however, veneer stable without signs of lifting. No overt or distracting losses of tortoise shell. Wear to fabric lined interior, light warping to interior lids. Nicks, chips and other small losses to crystal bowl in interior. Wear to bottom of bun feet commensurate with age and light use. No other signs of damage, loss or repair.
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