Superb Georgian (1770s) English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy, Tortoiseshell, 6.75" Long English and pique and foil on

and pique and foil on bone monture

One might wish to have it gilded by a framer to return it to its more original high brilliance

original lathe- turned ivory knobs in fine form

this also opportuned the happy result of knives made in coordinating and complimenting fashion

The metal could be silver that is tarnished

Superb Georgian (1770s) English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy, Tortoiseshell, 6.75" Long English and pique and foil onMy old favorite! This is a late 1700s tortoise shell tea caddy, either English or perhaps Dutch in origin, but passed through a French family for a century. I bought it decades ago in Paris, before anyone had any objection to these elegant old museum pieces. It's a good sized one, single well but nearly 7" long, 4. 5" wide and 5. 35" tall when closed. I love the arching top. The thrill of cognac or blond shell interspersed by chocolate on this one is