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Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc
About the Item
This lovely elongated decagon shaped tented topped tea caddy is made from ivory with ten panels separated by tortoiseshell stringing as well as tortoise outlining the bottom. Silver hinged top, escutcheon, plaque, key and finial on both top and interior lids. There are still traces of the
original foil lining inside.
"This Georgian Ivory Tea Caddy is pictured and presented in the expertly researched book: The Story of British Tea Chests and Caddies by Anne Stevens."
- Dimensions:Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
- Style:George III (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1790-1799
- Date of Manufacture:1790
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Interior lid supports missing. Note hairlines- four on lid, one in back and one in front. Partial loss of ornamentation, including three pique points around plaque and small repair to the banding of a bottom side panel *See last two images.
- Seller Location:Savannah, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1071239166802
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