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William IV Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

1800 England

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William IV Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

A fine William IV mother of pearl inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy.

The term ‘caddy’ is believed to have derived from the word ‘catty’, which is the Chinese equivalent to just over a pound (Lb).

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