Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 3rd October 2024

Lot 710

λ A GEORGE III TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY TEA CADDY

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £630

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Description

λ A GEORGE III TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY TEA CADDY

LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY

of dodecagonal form, the hinged tent top enclosing a single lidded interior, with an umarked silver handle, escutcheon and shield shaped plaque with the initial 'G'

12.5cm high, 13.3cm wide, 8cm deep

*This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate.