Very Rare Late 18th Century George III Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Stock No: F1083
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Country: England
Date: Circa 1790 - 1800
Medium: Tortoiseshell
Dimensions
Height: 10.16cm (4 inches)
Width: 11.43cm (4.5 inches)
Depth: 8.89cm (3.5 inches)
Main description
Extremely rare octagonal red tortoiseshell tea caddy with ivory edging and a silver escutcheon. The interior of this caddy has a bone handled lid and has traces of its original tin lining. The tea caddy was awarded an Interior Designer's Choice Award for 'House & Garden' in association with the BADA Fair, chosen by Martin Hulbert for its "colour, simplicity, good with contemporary items."<br /> <br /> Important information below. <br /> <br /> If you are purchasing Tortoiseshell or Ivory pieces and are outside the E.U. 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 14 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.<br />
