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Veneered in Ivory 

From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Ivory and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of decagonal shape edged in tortoiseshell and veneered in ivory with a single silver loop handle to the lid. To the front of the Tea Caddy a octagonal vacant initial plaque sits a above a silver oval shaped escutcheon and silver swag with individual bell flowers framing an oval catouch fitted with a Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white cameo. The interior of the Tea Caddy is faced in tortoiseshell and features a single floating lid with a silver mounted handle. The Tea Caddy dates to the second half of the 18th century during the reign of George III Circa 1795. Please note that the Tea Caddy is sold with the relevant exemption certificate.

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.

Georgian, a period in British history dating from 1714-1837, the Georgian era after the Hanoverian kings George I, George II, George III and George IV.

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