A George III decagonal tortoiseshell tea caddy late 18th/early 19th century

the front with a shield-shaped cartouche inscribed 'Nisi Dominus Frustra' (the motto of Edinburgh), within an inlaid mother-of-pearl and metal drapery surround, with ivory stringing and edges, Ivory Declaration Submission Reference: X9N7YLB4 Ivory - Important Information: This lot contains ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. 13cm wide, 8cm deep, 11cm high, Important Note:, This lot may contain materials that are subject to both export and import permits. Buyers must be aware of their destination country’s import policies prior to purchase, particularly where these relate to the trade in endangered species listed in Appendices under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Please note, that we do not identify or verify the taxonomic identification (such as genus, family, or subspecies) of any plant or animal, it is a buyer’s responsibility to undertake any biological testing of purchases. Buyers are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country. Condition Report, Condition Report, Overall the caddy appears in good condition. One restored split to the veneers. Surface scratches. See additional images. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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