Georgian Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Circa 1790
ABOUT
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is finished in vibrant green Tortoiseshell veneer to the exterior with ivory stringing, canted corners, a silver vacant initial plaque and silver escutcheon. The interior of the Tea Caddy is faced in Boxwood surrounding the two tortoiseshell-fitted lids mounted with turned handles. Removing the lids reveals the tea storage compartments with the visual signs of the silver foil lining. The tea caddy dates to the Georgian period during the reign of George III (1760-1820) Circa 1790.
The Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy comes complete with working lock and Tasselled Key.
Measurements (inches) 4.33 High x 7.28 Wide x 3.94 Deep
DETAILS
Stock Number:
500821
Place of origin:
United Kingdom
Date of manufacture:
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