Antique Georgian “Faux” Tortoiseshell Sarcophagus Tea Caddy Trinket Box c.1825

Antique Georgian “Faux” Tortoiseshell Sarcophagus Tea Caddy Trinket Box c.1825

Antique

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  ITEM DESCRIPTION

An antique 19thC Georgian trinket box modelled in the form of a miniature sarcophagus tea caddy of shell with unmarked “white metal” stringing & central rectangular unengraved cartouche; having depression button lock and small hinge both of which remain functional & intact with the box standing on four ball bead feet. (c.1825)

OVERALL CONDITION

Very Good – We would remind bidders that this item is antique & pre-owned with associated surface wear, the lid sits slightly off centre due to a small kink in the hinge – as shown above.

Size (approx’)

 6.5cm x 
3cm  
3.5cm  (closed)

DOMESTIC POSTAGE

We use Royal Mail 1st or 2nd Class Recorded Delivery or Special Delivery (Next Day) services, these are tracked & we provide a full tracking service to our bidders with insurance on all items sent.We aim to dispatch items within 48 hours of payment being made, thus giving us time to appropriately pack the item for safe & secure passage through the mail system.The guideline time-scale for items sent Recorded Delivery is estimated depending upon service used & isNOT a Guaranteed Next Day service, Special Delivery IS Guaranteed Next Day (before 1pm).We try to keep shipping & handling charges to the minimum for our buyers, we would ask that when the item arrives please check the white postage label where you will find the actual cost paid at the Post Office to send the item.  This should be comparative to what we have charged you for this service, if not let us know. P&P quoted on the page does include a small amount to cover our acquisition cost of packing materials such as bubble-wrap, padded envelope etc. that keep your item safe & secure during transportation.Delivery time-scales are dependant upon individual postal services in your country which we have no control over.

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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

We are based in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. We use Royal Mail International Signed For or Global Priority services, these are internationality tracked & we provide a full tracking service to our bidders with insurance on all items sent.We try to keep shipping & handling charges to the minimum for our buyers, we would ask that when the item arrives please check the white postage label where you will find the actual cost paid at the Post Office to send the item.  This should be comparative we have charged you, if not let us know – S&H quoted on the page does include a small amount to cover our acquisition cost of packing materials such as bubble-wrap, padded envelope etc. that keep your item safe & secure during shipping.We endeavour to dispatch your item within 48 hours of ing, thus giving us time to pack the item appropriately & securely. The time-scale guideline, this is not exact, for delivery overseas is normally 7-10 working days, however, as overseas we would ask buyers to bear in mind UK & delivery countries Border Agencies require clearance. Delivery time-scales are dependant upon individual postal services in your country which we have no control over.TO VERIFY OUR SHIPPING CHARGES WITH ROYAL MAIL – CLICK HERE!
COMBINING ITEMS FOR SHIPPING

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