Fine Furniture - 20th January 2026
Lot 185
λ A GEORGE III GREEN TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £3175
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Description
λ A GEORGE III GREEN TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
C.1790
inlaid with ivory and pewter stringing, of flattened octagonal form, the hinged tent top with a silver handle revealing a twin lidded interior
14cm high, 17.2cm wide, 10.5cm 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.