Mahogany Tea Caddy C.1790

18th century

Sold by Michael Johnson Antiques

Description

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A beautiful twin Tea caddy. The main exterior wood is mahogany and inlaid with a variation of boxwood. It has the iconic starburst inlay on the centre lid, which is known for this regency period. The box is in all round immaculate condition and is a real collectors piece. The interior comprises of your two lid compartments one would have been for green tea and the other for black. The lids both have small bone handles. Comes with lock and key which is working well. An early piece dating to the Georgian period, c.1780.

Materials;

Mahogany, boxwood and bone.

Size;

C.1780

Size;

Length; 20.5cm

Width; 12cm

Height; 13cm

Reference Number; 5684?

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width

20.5cm (8.07")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA395380

Dealers Internal Reference

5684?

Dealers Notes

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Description

For more information and pictures please visit my website at www.michaeljantiques.com

A beautiful twin Tea caddy. The main exterior wood is mahogany and inlaid with a variation of boxwood. It has the iconic starburst inlay on the centre lid, which is known for this regency period. The box is in all round immaculate condition and is a real collectors piece.