19th-Century Genuine Tortoiseshell Single Compartment Tea Caddy with Silver Scalloped Escutcheon

A 19th-century English Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring a serpentine front silhouette, warm reddish-amber tones, an ornate silver scalloped keyhole escutcheon, fine edging along the lid rim, and raised ball feet. A classic piece of Georgian/Regency era craftsmanship.

Key Features & Details

• Period: 19th Century / Regency Era

• Material: Tortoiseshell veneer, silver-tone metal escutcheon, light edge stringing, and rounded ball feet

• Design:

  • Elegant serpentine-front and gently domed lid profile
  • Luminous warm reddish-amber and mahogany tortoiseshell mottling
  • Decorative silver scalloped/flower-shaped lock escutcheon centered on the front
  • Raised on contrasting rounded ball feet
  • Measures: 4" wide x 2.75" deep x 3" tall

• Condition: Antique condition consistent with age and history, displaying natural patina, character wear, and a warm high-gloss finish. Small hairline near the escutcheon, as pictured in photos. Overall, structurally sound with no chips or missing pieces.