228 . GEORGE III INLAID PARTRIDGE WOOD OCTAGONAL TEA CADDY , circa 1800 , elongated eight-sided form , the hinged cover centered with a heart flanked by two cupid arrows ; the top and sides with contrasting bands of diamonds inlaid of various exotic woods ; interior with two lidded compartments . 5 ¼ in . Length 8 in . Depth 5 ¼ in . 1,000 / 1,250
229 . GEORGE III MARQUETRY INLAID TEA CADDY , circa 1785 , hexagonal form inlaid and veneered with a variety of stained and natural woods ; elaborate lozenge stringing frames navette reserves of a Britannia lion , bird amid boughs and flower-filled urns ; single lidded compartment . Height 5 ⅝ in . Width 6 ½ in . Depth 3 ½ in . 1,000 / 1,250
230 . BRITISH REGENCY MAHOGANY AND MAPLE INLAID TEA CADDY , circa 1820 , double compartment interior , conch shells inlaid on front panel and lid , escutcheon and reeded corners . Height 5 in . Width 7 ¼ in . Depth 4 ¼ in . 500 / 700
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