A George III tortoiseshell and ivory strung octagonal tea caddy

£4,000 - £6,000 £3,800

A George III tortoiseshell and ivory strung octagonal tea caddy, with concave angles, the front with applied oval silver vacant plaque within a pique dot double border, the hinged tent top with silver loop handle, the inner tortoiseshell lid with silver handle, 13.5cm (5.25in) high, 11cm (4.25cm) wide.