A George III ribbed ivory and tortoiseshell strung octagonal tea caddy

£3,500 - £4,500

£6,000

A George III ribbed ivory and tortoiseshell strung octagonal tea caddy, the front with an octagonal miniature depicting lovers in a classical landscape with a silver escutcheon and octagonal plaque above, the base with bright cut silver banding, the hinged tent top with a silver loop handle, plain inner lid, 14cm (5.5in ) high, 11cm (4.5in) wide.