A delightful and possibly unique George III mahogany tea caddy

inlaid with 'The Tea Service' silhouettes in boxwood

Circa 1790

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Measuring 4.5 inches in height, 6 inches in length

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A highly unusual, and possibly unique, Georgian double tea caddy, each side inlaid with very fine boxwood silhouettes of a teapot, creamer and sugar, the top inlaid with a boxwood silhouette of a teacup and saucer, further inlaid with exceptionally fine crossed spoons in rosewood.

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The interior and exterior banded in ebony and boxwood, each compartment retaining the majority of its original foil lining, the compartment covers with ebony knops.

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Superb condition. Original key and original working lock.

An extraordinary caddy.