George III Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy

Early 19th century, pine or deal secondary, of rectangular form with fine oval shell marquetry inlay to the obverse and lid center, inlaid marquise escutcheon, the perimeter decorated in banded and linear inlays, opens to twin compartments.

5 x 7 x 4 1/4 in.

From the Collection of Josephine Chapman Borthwick, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Good age appropriate condition; once may have had lids to the compartments, not present; old but likely later painted interior; a few minor inlay losses.