A GEORGE III GREEN-STAINED TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
CIRCA 1790
Of octagonal form, inlaid with ivory stringing to the hinged cover and sides and an ivory escutcheon, the cover with a vacant metal plaque, interior with foil lining
4¼ in. (11 cm.) high; 6½ in. (17 cm.) wide
A GEORGE III GREEN-STAINED TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
CIRCA 1790
Of octagonal form, inlaid with ivory stringing to the hinged cover and sides and an ivory escutcheon, the cover with a vacant metal plaque, interior with foil lining
4¼ in. (11 cm.) high; 6½ in. (17 cm.) wide