Extremely Rare George III Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rare tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with pressed tortoiseshell, basket weaved sides and pagoda top. Featuring silver stringing, escutcheon and cut steel faceted finial and ball feet.
The interior of this pressed tortoiseshell tea caddy contains a single tortoiseshell lid with bone handle and retains much of its original lining. This fabulous tea caddy comes complete with a fully working lock and key.
Circa: 1790
Period: George III
Origin: English
Stock #: T100118-HHSS/140
Retail $16, 500.00
