Fine Furniture - 20th January 2026

Lot 176

λ A GEORGE III RED TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2794

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Description

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.