Description

Regency Circa 1815

From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular form with a bulbous body and raised cavetto lid with an unusual pressed rib border surmounted by silver initial plaque. The Tea Caddy is stood upon four silvered ball feet elevating it from the surface and finished to the exterior with delicate Silver stringing. The interior of the Tea Caddy is lined with a blue velvet inner lid and contains two lidded compartments with turned handles. The box dates to the Regency period and early 19th century during the reign of the Prince Regent George circa 1815. This beautiful example would be a great third addition to a pair we currently have available in our collection here which are pictured together in the second photograph.

Measurements (Inches)  5.7 High x  6.9 Wide x  4.5 Deep

Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these turtles are composed of a hard, glossy substance called keratin, which can be cut and shaped into a variety of decorative items. Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries to make a range of decorative objects, including combs, brush handles, and other small items. It is also sometimes used to make tea caddies, as it is strong, durable, and can be polished to a high shine. The term “tortoiseshell” is used to describe these decorative items, even though they are made from the shells of sea turtles because the term has been used historically to refer to this material.

Regency is an era of British history between 1811 and 1820. The Regency era was initiated by King George III first suffered a debilitating illness in the late 1780s. He relapsed into his mental illness in 1810 and by the Regency Act in 1811 his eldest son George, Prince of Wales, was appointed prince regent to discharge royal functions. When George III died in 1820, the Prince Regent succeeded him as George IV.

If you are purchasing Tortoiseshell and are outside the UK. 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 30 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.

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