A George III satinwood, chequer strung and tulipwood crossbanded octagonal tea caddy,
£650
Auction: 28 June 2006 at 12:00 BST
Description
the top with ivory handle and conch shell bordered by a trailing husk border, enclosing a two division zinc lined interior, the sides similarly decorated with trailing husks
Dimensions
17cm across
Footnote
A handwritten label verso reads "This tea caddy/ was sent anonymously/ to Mrs Thos. Ainsworth/ on her marriage/ Janry. 16. 1782/ By a humble admirer"