Description: A late Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy with four bun feet, the body of curved form with hinged cover opening to show ivory border/trim, two removable tortoiseshell covers revealing zinc lined tea compartments, plated key hole surround (no key), approx. 14.8cm wide x 8.5cm high x 9.5cm deep. Further details: large impact damage to corner of cover having long crack, loss and damage, hinges are detached from cover so cover lifts off, tortoiseshell otherwise has small signs of loss, some loss to zinc areas, cloudy areas and nibbles, one bun feet has been replaced in past, surface scratching and wear commensurate to age/usage. Submission Reference: 8WKS1SS4
Description: A late Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy with four bun feet, the body of curved form with hinged cover opening to show ivory border/trim, two removable tortoiseshell covers revealing zinc lined tea compartments, plated key hole surround (no key), approx. 14.8cm wide x 8.5cm high x 9.5cm deep. Further details: large impact damage to corner of cover having long crack, loss and damage, hinges are detached from cover so cover lifts off, tortoiseshell otherwise has small signs of loss, some loss to zinc areas, cloudy areas and nibbles, one bun feet has been replaced in past, surface scratching and wear commensurate to age/usage. Submission Reference: 8WKS1SS4
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