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A Victorian mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy
Circa 1860
The sarcophagus shaped caddy inlaid with mother of pearl throughout to the exterior in a chequered and blocked fashion and edged with abalone shell, opening to reveal the original fitted interior with twin lids also of chequered mother of pearl inlay, 19.5cm wide.
Sold for $650
Lot 18
Circa 1860
The sarcophagus shaped caddy inlaid with mother of pearl throughout to the exterior in a chequered and blocked fashion and edged with abalone shell, opening to reveal the original fitted interior with twin lids also of chequered mother of pearl inlay, 19.5cm wide.
Estimate $300 - $500
Dec Arts Sunday Sale
AUCTION
Sale: LJ5516
12:00pm - 5 June 2011
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
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