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Tortoiseshell tea caddy with mother of pearl inlay, of bow fronted rectangular form with a domed lid and flared plinth base, raised upon four tagua nut bun feet and dating to the Regency period.

The exterior is veneered in tortoiseshell with each panel framed by silver stringing, defining the structure of the caddy. The front and lid are decorated with a quilted style mother of pearl inlay, composed of repeating diamonds, circles and crosses, creating a consistent patterned surface across both panels.

The lid is surmounted by a shaped silver vacant initial plaque, matching the escutcheon to the front.

Opening the tea caddy reveals an interior faced in ivory, with a red velvet lined inner lid. The interior is fitted with twin tea caddy compartments, each with tortoiseshell lids and turned handles.

The tea caddy dates to the Regency period, circa 1820.

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From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to present this Georgian tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy dating to the reign of George III, circa 1810.

Of elegant oval form, the tea caddy is veneered in richly patterned tortoiseshell displaying warm amber and deep chestnut tones, framed by finely worked rippled silver mounts that provide both structure and visual contrast. The restrained decoration reflects the refined taste associated with high quality Georgian tea wares.

The interior is fitted with a silver faced compartment featuring a distinctive pie crust rim and retains its tortoiseshell floating lid surmounted by a silver ball finial. This traditional configuration was designed to preserve the freshness and value of loose tea, which during the early nineteenth century remained a prized household commodity.

Well executed examples combining tortoiseshell and silver are increasingly difficult to source, particularly in oval form. This caddy represents the level of craftsmanship expected of luxury domestic objects produced during the late Georgianperiod.

The Tea Caddy comes complete with working lock and key.

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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.

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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

Miniature tortoiseshell tea caddy, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. The caddy with a tortoiseshell exterior is decorated to the front with a pressed starburst design centred by a silver initials plaque engraved FW, beneath a square silver escutcheon.

The domed lid is edged with silver quarter stringing and surmounted by a silver ball finial. The caddy stands on four silver bun feet, elevating it from the base.

The interior retains its original pink velvet lined lid with a turned bone handle and tortoiseshell lid. Traces of the original silver foil lining remain visible within the tea compartment.

This example is notable for its unusually small scale, making it a rare model within tortoiseshell tea caddies of the period.

The tea caddy is complete with a working lock and tasselled key.

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A pair of black Japanned and parcel gilded

Regency armchairs with painted Greek key motif

and cartouches depicting putti, with cane seats and cushions

Provenance:

Sotheby’s, London, English Furniture, lot 177, 15th February 1991

Private collection, London