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Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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Item Details

  • Width:
    7 Inches
  • Height:
    5 3/8 Inches
  • Depth:
    4 1/4 Inches
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Origin:
    England/Ireland
This beautiful English tortoiseshell tea caddy is elegantly adorned with ivory and sterling silver accents, and set upon delicate bun feet. The caddy contains two compartments, one for black tea and the other for green tea. The user would combine the stronger black tea with the lighter green in order to create the perfect blend to suit their taste.

Circa 1860

7" wide x 4 1/4" deep x 5 3/8" high

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