19th century, comprising: mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy with brass escutcheon; ivory inlaid coffin form jewelry case; silver mounted etui; largest 1-3/4 x 7 x 3-1/4 in.
Provenance: (tea caddy) Christie's, New York, sale 7604, January 23, 1993, lot 445 (tag); Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
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(tea caddy) Christie's, New York, sale 7604, January 23, 1993, lot 445 (tag); Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
tortoiseshell veneer with losses, cracks, and general wear; tea caddy with wear to interior, some pieces off but retained, some wear and yellowing to mother of pearl inlay; jewelry case with wear to inlay, possibly later interior lining; etui with some fraying and loss to interior liner, one item missing from interior slots, tarnish to silver
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