Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1800s.
The front and top has the most striking and intricate Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell inlay, all complete and original and incorporates two Palm Tree motives at the front.
The interior reveals two removable tea liners each with a hinged lid, one with a repair to the side. A couple of other minor blemishes to report is the veneer shrinkage cracks to the interior of the lid and one grain crack to the lid of one of the cannisters, none of great consequence but reported and shown for accuracy.
Between the two cannisters is the original fine cut crystal mixing bowl, which would have been used to mix the black and green teas to taste and then placed into a teapot.
A really showy piece, complete with a working key and in fabulous condition dating to the William IV era, around 1830. 13" x 7" x 7 1/2" tall.
Item ID: 35164
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Antique English Mother of Pearl Macassar Ebony Inlaid Tea Caddy C.1830
