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English Antique George 111 Red Chinoiserie Lead Tobacco Caddy Trinket Box with Lid, C1800, 12cm
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English Antique George 111 Red Chinoiserie Lead Tobacco Caddy Trinket Box with Lid, C1800, 12cm

18th century
Sold 21 February 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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English Antique George 111 Red Chinoiserie Lead Tea Caddy Trinket Box with Lid, C1800, 12cm.

A charming antique chinoiserie, George 111 English lead caddy with original lid, featuring hand painted traditional oriental themes and motifs.

A handsome caddy or desk tidy, coffee table art for a mantlepiece, desk, dressing table etc with original lid and weighted base, showing evidence of age and wear which authenticates character and age.

Dimensions

Width 12cm

Height 10cm

Depth 9cm

A superbly stylish antique item of considerable decorative appeal and safe tidy practical use.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Antique Chinoiserie Lead Tobacco Caddy to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1125547
Description
English Antique George 111 Red Chinoiserie Lead Tea Caddy Trinket Box with Lid, C1800, 12cm.
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A charming antique chinoiserie, George 111 English lead caddy with original lid, featuring hand painted traditional oriental themes and motifs.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob.
fig 1. English Antique George 111 Red Chinoiserie Lead Tobacco Caddy Trinket Box with Lid, C1800, 12cm

A handsome caddy or desk tidy, coffee table art for a mantlepiece, desk, dressing table etc with original lid and weighted base, showing evidence of age and wear which authenticates character and age.

fig 2. An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob.
fig 2. English Antique George 111 Red Chinoiserie Lead Tobacco Caddy Trinket Box with Lid, C1800, 12cm

Dimensions

Width 12cm

Height 10cm

Depth 9cm

A superbly stylish antique item of considerable decorative appeal and safe tidy practical use.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Antique Chinoiserie Lead Tobacco Caddy to the Georgian era.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1125547
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

English Antique George 111 Red Chinoiserie Lead Tobacco Caddy Trinket Box with Lid, C1800, 12cm

Archive II An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. View II
Archive III An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. View III
Archive IV An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. View IV
Archive V An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. View V
Archive VI An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. View VI
Archive VII An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. View VII
Archive VIII An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. View VIII
Archive IX An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. View IX
Archive X An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. View X
Archive XI An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. View XI
Archive XII An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. View XII
Archive XIII An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. View XIII
Archive XIV An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob. View XIV
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An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob.
English Antique George 111 Red Chinoiserie Lead Tobacco Caddy Trinket Box with Lid, C1800, 12cm
Ref: SA1125547
An octagonal antique red lead tobacco caddy featuring hand-painted gilt chinoiserie motifs and a fitted lid with a central knob.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead, Paint, Gilt
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsChinoiserie figures, Gilt floral patterns, Octagonal form, Domed lid with knob
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Chinoiserie is the European interpretation and imitation of Chinese and East Asian artistic traditions, particularly popular during the 18th century in furniture, lacquerware, and decorative objects.

Georgian caddies were crafted from a variety of materials including exotic woods, tortoiseshell, papier-mache, and metals such as lead, brass, and copper, often finished with hand-painted lacquer or gilt decoration.

Authenticity is determined by examining the casting methods, patination, hand-applied painted details, wear patterns consistent with age, and period-appropriate fasteners or construction techniques.

An antique caddy can be displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or coffee table as a focal point, contrasting period craftsmanship with contemporary minimalist surroundings.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical solvents or water on painted or lacquered areas, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels.
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