Harewood Tea Caddy with Oval Inlay and Shell

Name: Harewood Tea Caddy with Oval Inlay and Shell
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1170870
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Michael Johnson Antiques

Description

A beautifully crafted single tea caddy made from fine Harewood, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The front features a striking oval inlay, while the lid is adorned with a finely detailed shell motif, both highlighting the skillful artistry of the piece.

Delicate boxwood banding runs throughout, adding contrast and refinement to the warm tones of the Harewood veneer. The caddy retains its original hinged lid and comes complete with a key, fitting neatly into the small escutcheon at the front.

Perfect for collectors or lovers of fine antiques, this caddy embodies the understated sophistication of 19th-century design.

Materials:

Harewood and boxwood

Age:

c.1820

Dimensions:

Length: 12cm

Width: 10cm

Height: 12cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

12cm (4.72")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1170870

Dealers Internal Reference

tj234659

Dealers Notes

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Description

A beautifully crafted single tea caddy made from fine Harewood, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

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The front features a striking oval inlay, while the lid is adorned with a finely detailed shell motif, both highlighting the skillful artistry of the piece.

Michael Johnson Antiques

fig 1. Harewood Tea Caddy with Oval Inlay and Shell

Delicate boxwood banding runs throughout, adding contrast and refinement to the warm tones of the Harewood veneer. The caddy retains its original hinged lid and comes complete with a key, fitting neatly into the small escutcheon at the front.