A George III octagonal tortoiseshell and ivory strung tea caddy

£5,000 - £7,000 £5,000

A George III octagonal tortoiseshell and ivory strung tea caddy, the front with oval blue jasperware plaque depicting a classical maiden holding a laurel wreath by a bust, with silver escutcheon above, the hinged top with a silver loop handle on an octagonal base, the inner tortoiseshell lid with ivory handle, 11.5cm (4.5in) high, 10cm (4 in) wide