Georgian Ivory Veneered Tea Caddy
code:7109Georgian Ivory Veneered Tea Caddy
A late 18th to early 19th century Georgian ivory veneered tea caddy with horn edges.
The oval shaped caddy is ten sided, has a hinged lid and two internal compartments with lids.
The caddy has a silver metal handle to the lid, an oval cartouche to the front and a keyhole escutcheon.
The caddy interior has the remains of its original foil lining, the pair of interior lids are designed to sit on top of the tea.
The caddy is in good condition but has no key.
(Circa 1800)
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Height 15cm (5.9 inches)
Width 15.5cm (6.1 inches)
Depth 8.7cm (3.4 inches)
