λ A GEORGE III RED TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY

λ A GEORGE III RED TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY

C.1780-90

of decagonal form and inlaid with ivory stringing, the hinged lid with a silver loop handle and a dot star motif, the front with a silver oval plaque with initials, with a single lidded interior

10cm high, 10.7cm wide, 7cm deep

Provenance

A Connoisseur's Collection of Caddies.

*This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned a registration number.