Rare 18th Century Tortoiseshell Caddy

Name: Rare 18th Century Tortoiseshell Caddy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1191060
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

An unusual mid/late 18th century TEA CADDY of conventional shape, but with five separate tortoiseshell panels to the lid; front; back and sides. Four of these are set within marquetry bandings, whilst the lid is surmounted by the original cast brass handle. This opens to reveal the divided interior and original (undisturbed) cast hinges, with iconic velvet lining to the inside of the lid, which is bordered by narrow gilded braid. Good condition, and probably amongst the earliest of caddies incorporating tortoiseshell. Just under 9ins (22cms) wide. c1770.

NB.*** Please note that this unusual tea caddy is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1191060

Dealers Internal Reference

5470/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

An unusual mid/late 18th century TEA CADDY of conventional shape, but with five separate tortoiseshell panels to the lid; front; back and sides.

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Four of these are set within marquetry bandings, whilst the lid is surmounted by the original cast brass handle.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

This opens to reveal the divided interior and original (undisturbed) cast hinges, with iconic velvet lining to the inside of the lid, which is bordered by narrow gilded braid. Good condition, and probably amongst the earliest of caddies incorporating tortoiseshell. Just under 9ins (22cms) wide. c1770.

NB.*** Please note that this unusual tea caddy is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.