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A Small George 111 Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Circa 1790
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A Small George 111 Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Circa 1790

18th century
Description

A small George 111 tortoiseshell tea caddy circa 1790 of domed shape the hinged top revealing an interior with 2 listed compartments the front with a sheffield plated escutcheon and plaque inscribed D B in italic script on similarly plated bun feet .

Size : 6 inches wide 4 inches deep 6 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this George III Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243629
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4546
Description
A small George 111 tortoiseshell tea caddy circa 1790 of domed shape the hinged top revealing an interior with 2 listed compartments the front with a sheffield plated escutcheon and plaque inscribed D B in italic script on similarly plated bun feet .

Size : 6 inches wide 4 inches deep 6 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this George III Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243629
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4546
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Macintosh Antiques Profile Page

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Macintosh Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A small George III tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring a domed lid, silver ball feet, a silver keyhole escutcheon, and an engraved silver monogram plaque.
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Archive I A small George III tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring a domed lid, silver ball feet, a silver keyhole escutcheon, and an engraved silver monogram plaque.

A Small George 111 Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Circa 1790

Archive II A small George III tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring a domed lid, silver ball feet, a silver keyhole escutcheon, and an engraved silver monogram plaque. View II
Archive III A small George III tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring a domed lid, silver ball feet, a silver keyhole escutcheon, and an engraved silver monogram plaque. View III
Archive IV A small George III tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring a domed lid, silver ball feet, a silver keyhole escutcheon, and an engraved silver monogram plaque. View IV
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
Location
The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
Verified Since Feb 2011
Items For Sale 132
Items Sold 4,554
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG, United Kingdom
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A small George III tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring a domed lid, silver ball feet, a silver keyhole escutcheon, and an engraved silver monogram plaque.
A small George 111 tortoiseshell tea caddy circa 1790
Ref: SA1243629
A small George III tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring a domed lid, silver ball feet, a silver keyhole escutcheon, and an engraved silver monogram plaque.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Silver, Timber
  • ColourMottled Brown
  • MotifsDomed lid, Silver ball feet, Engraved monogram plaque, Silver keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

In 18th-century Britain, dry tea leaves were an expensive luxury, prompting the creation of lockable containers to secure the contents. These caddies served both functional storage purposes and as decorative status symbols displayed in grand reception rooms.

Craftsmen constructed these items using wooden carcasses covered in fine veneers such as mahogany, satinwood, or tortoiseshell. Additional decorative accents included silver escutcheons, ivory or bone borders, and silver feet.

Authentic 18th-century examples feature period-appropriate lock mechanisms, hand-engraved metal plates, natural organic variations in the shell veneer, and traditional hand-cut joinery on the inner carcass.

Small antique boxes can be styled atop a console table, sideboard, or bookshelf. Placing the item alongside modern ceramics, framed artwork, or marble surfaces provides rich tactile and historic contrast.

Keep tortoiseshell items away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and excessive humidity to prevent the shell from drying out or lifting from the timber base. Dust gently using a clean microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes.
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