A GEORGE III PAPIER-MÂCHÉ TEA CADDY

A GEORGE III PAPIER-MÂCHÉ TEA CADDY

ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY CLAY, LATE 18TH CENTURY

of rectangular form, decorated with applied classical figures between painted bands of flowerheads and chevrons, the hinged cover with a turned silver coloured metal finial enclosing a vacant interior and scalloped gilt brass edging

11.3cm high, 11.6cm wide, 8.8cm deep