George III Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy

Early 19th century, mahogany veneers, pine secondary, with inlaid key escutcheon, elliptical shell and acorn plume inlays to the obverse and lid centers respectively, surrounded by barber pole and line perimeter inlays, opens to a vacant interior with remnants of the interior lining, unmarked.

5 x 8 x 4 3/8 in.

Scott Family Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Crack to the upper lid; some areas of veneer patches to the sides and posterior; lacking the divided interior.

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