George III Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid ‘Harlequin’ Tea Caddy, circa 1800, of rectangular form, overall checkered decoration of contrasting lozenges within ivory borders; hinged top opens to disclose ebonized bordered interior with similarly checkered lid, silvered metal keyhole surround.
Height 4 ¼ in. Length 5 in. Depth 3 ¾ in.