LARGE TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY

A Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, the lid with pagoda shaping, conforming to the octagonal body. The body with good flowing shaping, the veneers laid in panels between stringing, and the body enclosing two lidded tea compartments, each with a lid. The whole on four ball feet. Good dramatic shape, enhanced by well chosen veneers.

Date c 1830

Height 6 1/2" Width 8 1/2" Depth 5 1/2"