Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy

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Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy

About the Item

Extremely Rare Single Piece Veneer Tea Caddy From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this extremely rare red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of oval form with Silver mounts fully veneered in red Tortoiseshell. The Tea Caddy features an extremely rare continuous single piece veneer of red Tortoiseshell to the body which naturally flows around the entire perimeter of the exterior. The body mounted with engraved silver finishing the outside of the body with an oval escutcheon surmounted by a Silver ring handle. The interior has a Silver faced edge with a red Tortoiseshell lid and turned bone handle. The Tea Caddy comes complete with working lock and key. The term “Tortoiseshell” describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these turtles are composed of a hard, glossy substance called keratin, which can be cut and shaped into a variety of decorative items. Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries to make a range of decorative objects, including combs, brush handles, and other small items. It is also sometimes used to make tea caddies, as it is strong, durable, and can be polished to a high shine. The term “tortoiseshell” is used to describe these decorative items, even though they are made from the shells of sea turtles because the term has been used historically to refer to this material. If you are purchasing Tortoiseshell or Ivory pieces and are outside the UK you must have a CITES certificate in order to import the item into your country. We can obtain these on your behalf at a cost of £50 and these can take up to 30 working days to arrive at our office. Due to the strict exporting rules of these pieces, they may also come with further shipping costs. Please ensure you contact us prior to purchase for a quote.

Dimensions:
Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver,Tortoise Shell
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1780
Condition:
Seller Location:
Northampton, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 329293-PEXE1stDibs: LU8027233519962