19TH C TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY

A 19th Century Rectangular Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, the body with serpentine shaping to the front and box, and the sides with concave shaping. The body with oval silver key hole escutcheon, the lid opening to reveal ivory facings and a caddy top with ivory knob handle. The caddy mounted on four ivory bun feet.

Date c 1850

Height 3 1/4" Width 4" Depth 3"