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To include a rectangular tea caddy, early 19th century, silver cartouche and escutcheon, with silver stringing, twin compartment interior, raised on compressed ball feet. Also included are two carved horn and tortoiseshell veneer snuff boxes, mid-19th century. All unmarked.
4 1/2 x 6 x 3 3/4 in.
From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry
The caddy with cracks and lifting to veneers; areas of wear to papered interior; some loss to escutcheon; lacking interior compartment lids; resetting to hinges. One box with minor chip to lid edge, the other's lid will not close flush.