A GEORGE III TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY TEA-CADDY

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A GEORGE III TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY TEA-CADDY
The canted rectangular domed top with white-metal handle, enclosing a segmental lid and part metal paper-lined interior, with white-metal shield engraved 'B'
4¾ in. (12 cm.) high; 4¼ in. (11 cm.) wide; 3 in. (7.5 cm.) deep

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

This elongated octagonal form, with a pierced scroll handle dates from circa 1790. A similar caddy was sold from the Robert Harman Collection of late 18th and 19th Century Tea Caddies, Sotheby's London, 12 November 1999, lot 1 (£4,370).

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