Unique Hand Painted Shell Tea Caddy

Name: Unique Hand Painted Shell Tea Caddy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1162526
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Michael Johnson Antiques

Description

A charming and unusual single tea caddy dating to around 1890, likely of European (French or German) origin. This delightful piece is decorated with a finely hand-painted shell to the lid, framed within an oval cartouche, giving it a distinctive and rare character.

The box is constructed in a warm-toned wood with fine detailing, including a small diamond-shaped key escutcheon to the front. The interior retains its original fitted lid, designed to keep the precious tea fresh.

This is not a standard example but a unique variation, making it an appealing addition for collectors of antique tea caddies.

Materials:

Hand Painted

Age:

c.1890

Dimensions:

Length: 13.5cm

Width: 10cm

Height: 13.5cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

13.5cm (5.31")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

13.5cm (5.31")

Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1162526

Dealers Internal Reference

7838b

Dealers Notes

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Description

A charming and unusual single tea caddy dating to around 1890, likely of European (French or German) origin.

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This delightful piece is decorated with a finely hand-painted shell to the lid, framed within an oval cartouche, giving it a distinctive and rare character.

Michael Johnson Antiques

fig 1. Unique Hand Painted Shell Tea Caddy

The box is constructed in a warm-toned wood with fine detailing, including a small diamond-shaped key escutcheon to the front. The interior retains its original fitted lid, designed to keep the precious tea fresh.