416: AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH TEA CADDY WITH TORTOISE

The oval form is divided into two covered compartments and raised on carved Tagua nut feet.
Measures 5.5 x 8 x 5.25 inches.
Good to fair condition, noting splits and losses as shown.
Provenance: The collection of Josephine Bird Hall (1888 - 1948) by descent to her son, the present owner. Josephine's father was a founder of Kansas City's Emery, Bird, Thayer Department Store.
$400 - $600