Price
£8500.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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Georgian Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy.
The tea caddy of rectangular shape with canted corners beautifully formed with a green tortoiseshell exterior edged in ivory with a silver plaque and escutcheon. When opened the tea caddy reveals a faced boxwood interior with tortoiseshell lids and applied bone handles. To the inside, the caddy shows traces of the original foil paper lining. The tea caddy dates to circa 1790 during the reign of George III.
The tea caddy comes complete with a working lock and key.
This object incorporates old ivory and has been registered with Defra
Dimensions
11cm High x 19cm Wide x 10cm DeepStock number
501127The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
