Bidspirit auction | Antique English Georgian Mother of

Antique English Georgian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy, Mid 19th Century - Description: An English tortoise shell tea caddy in rectangular form having a stepped sarcophagus lid bearing a centered silver plaque with likely worn script. The body being inlaid with mother-of-pearl flowers and leaves, with silver piping. The interior having a bone handled fitted lid with red velvet lining, fitted into the bone decorated box. The base with bun feet. Type: Tea caddy Materials: Tortoise shell, bone, silver Markings & Inscriptions: Unmarked Date: Mid 19th century Maker: Unmarked Dimensions: 5.75” W x 4.625” T x 3.5” D. Provenance: From an Elkins Park, Pennsylvania collection. Condition: Good condition, minor displaced piping, minor cracks to shell veneer to the rear.