A Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Inset Tea Caddy

First Half 19th Century

the front of case inset with mother-of-pearl grape leaf, vine and cluster motifs.
Height 6 x width 7 3/4 x depth 5 inches.

Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

In overall good, stable, attractive condition. Old scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. Some minor lifting to veneer on side panel. Small area of loss to mother-of-pearl inlay n front panel. Small area of loss to tortoise shell veneer on back corner at base. Some scattered small splits to tortoise shell veneer on back and sides. Additional images available upon request.

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Nick Coombs is a senior specialist in the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's.
Prior to joining Freeman's in 2014, Mr. Coombs worked for PCGS Currency in Peoria, Illinois, where he was responsible for the grading and authentication of paper money. This enabled him to travel to dozens of coin and currency shows a year and develop a lifelong passion for numismatics. In addition to heading the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's, Mr. Coombs works closely with the Furniture & Decorative Arts departments and has directed auctions for philatelics, memorabilia, scientific instruments and fountain pens. He received a BA in art history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master of letters in art and art world practice from the University of Glasgow.

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A Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Inset Tea Caddy

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