A George 111 Etruscan Style Papier Mache Tea Caddy, attributed to Henry Clay of elliptical form, the hinged lid with an articulated swing silver handle. The body decoration with Etruscan/Adams style figues to the front and to reverse
Height 11 cm, Width 12 cm and Depth 7.5 cm. Height with lid open 17 cm
Clay moved from London to Birmingham establishing workshops at 18 King Street in Covent Garden, where his array of clients in cluded the Royal Family, becoming 'Japanner in Ordinary to His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales