Tea Caddy Box, Mother of Pearl, Antique English C 1850 Sterling silver escargot tongs The cream-colored mat with gold

The cream-colored mat with gold edging shows some wear

Small flake near one handle on the basket weave

Top diameter: 1¾"

The only other identical example I have encountered was an Hermès version

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Tea Caddy Box, Mother of Pearl, Antique English C 1850 Sterling silver escargot tongs The cream-colored mat with goldAntique Victorian Tea Boxes & Caddies An antique papier mache tea caddy box featuring Mother of Pearl and Abalone. The Mid Victorian tea caddy box with serpentine front has two interior compartments for tea. The top features a design with a central floral display along with a bird on each side. A handsome tea caddy of the quality of Jennens & Bettridge; perhaps, an unmarked J&B box. Rich glossy black accented with gold and some of Mother Nature's