Description
A rare George III green stained tortoiseshell and ivory banded tea caddy
A rare George III green stained tortoiseshell and ivory banded tea caddy of canted rectangular form, the lid centred by a white metal canted rectangular vacant cartouche, the front with corresponding white metal escutcheon, the divided interior with lids with turned ivory knopped handles, 11cm high, 18.5cm wide, 10cm deep
Note…
This tea caddy containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref. KGV6E7NL.