george-iii-tortoise-shell-tea-caddy
Lot 241
George III Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1800, tapered rectangular form with chamfered lid perimeter, front and rear with book-matched veneer, inlaid ivory escutcheon and linear panel borders, opens to divided interior with twin lined and lidded compartments, raised on ball feet.

6 1/4 x 9 x 5 1/4 in.

From the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Julius J. Chamberlain, Jr., Charlotte, North Carolina

Scattered areas of loss to veneer and inlay borders; some areas of veneer with patched repair; lid does not sit flush to base.