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Dating to George III Circa 1810

From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of oval shape features a Tortoiseshell exterior with rippled Silver decorative mounts. When opened the Tea Caddy reveals a faced ‘pie crust’ silver with a Tortoiseshell floating lid surmounted with a silver ball handle. The Tea Caddy of exceptional quality throughout dating to the Georgian period during the reign of George III Circa 1810.

The Tea Caddy comes complete with working lock and key.

If you are purchasing Tortoiseshell or Ivory pieces 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.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.

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