Superb Georgian (1770s) English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy, Tortoiseshell, 6.75" Long English While you note the age

While you note the age there

Firm founded in Paris in 1827 by Jean-Pierre DUVELLEROY

and was not inclined to give him up even for the king's sake

original lathe- turned ivory knobs in fine form

Superb Georgian (1770s) English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy, Tortoiseshell, 6.75" Long English While you note the ageMy 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