English Regency block front or serpentine form tortoise shell tea caddy, the top with silver nameplate and line inlay, the base with line inlay and ball feet. Top lined with green velvet and top edge with bone veneer, base top edge with bone veneer and based fitted with two compartments, the lids with wood knobs. 5" H x 7 1/2" W x 4 3/4" D. Early 19th century. Private Southern Collection. Condition: Overall very good condition with expected wear to edges. Silver escutcheon loose, left lid with glued break to corner and right lid with a tortoiseshell patch to corner.