George III Octagonal Inlaid Tea Caddy

Circa 1790, mahogany veneers, tall form with shell and radial marquetry inlays, inlaid escutcheon and dark wood linear inlays at corners, hinged lid with original turned finial, open interior and flush base, unmarked.

9 1/4 x 7 x7 in.

From the Estate of the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Cynthia Salzhauer, Oxford, North Carolina

Some scattered scratches; sun-fading to lid.