George III Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Ernest Griset Height: 1" (2

Height: 1" (2

This antique stick/umbrella stand in unusual blue leather is bound with stitched leather strapping and has chunky padded leather side handles giving a solid and robust appeal

it is firm and strong and the seat is well sprung and comfortable

the lacquer and gilding are worn in place

Depth of side:                                5

George III Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Ernest Griset Height: 1" (2A very high quality tortoiseshell veneered tea caddy dating from the reign of George III. The top of this exquisite 18th Century tea caddy is surrounded by walnut banding and ebony stringing. The tea caddy has a silver drop handle and ivory escutcheon with key and working lock. The lid, with original hinges, lifts to reveal two removable canisters. There has been some early restoration to the caddy, this has been very well done and is not easily