A fine Regency period octagonal tortoiseshell tea caddy

£9,500

SKU: MS3

A fine Regency period octagonal tortoiseshell tea caddy with a pagoda lid, of bombé form.  .  The richly figured shells divided by pewter lines and with ivory mouldings and carved ivory finial; the interior with two loose lids and paired hinges.  Flared base on ball feet.

Condition In good condition

Medium Tortoiseshell

6 ¼” (16cm) wide and deep and 7 ¼” (18.5cm) high

Defra self declaration certificate (for the ivory):  H7WANV53

All measurements are approximate