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Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise Tea Caddy Box

$7,150
£5,338.91
€6,149.71
CA$9,977.50
A$10,548.79
CHF 5,668.63
MX$126,692.61
NOK 70,981.31
SEK 64,953.14
DKK 45,924.75

About the Item

Rare and remarkable Anglo Indian box turtle tea caddy, the well marked upper shell hollowed and intricately filled with a star inlaid panel, the base with a lidded box, all in exotic indigenous woods including inlaid mahogany, ebony and rosewood with bone highlights. The tortoise box is presented on an inlaid base raised on four feet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 78751stDibs: LU860348475362

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