late 18th/early 19th century, with ivory and dark wood herringbone pattern around top and bottom edges, ivory trim to interior, silver plaque and escutcheon, lid with red velvet lining, 4-3/4 x 5-1/8 x 3-3/8 in.

Provenance: Davis Estate, North Carolina

Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

Note: According to consignor notes, this tea caddy was purchased at A'Riga IV Antiques in Charleston, South Carolina, for $2,600 in November, 1994.