Rare Early 19th Century Tea Caddy

Name: Rare Early 19th Century Tea Caddy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA551816
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A rare very early 19th century TEA CADDY from the family of European "fruit" caddies.

Probably from the Bavarian region of South-Eastern Germany, these tea caddies are usually to be found in the form of apples; pears; melons and perhaps gourds. Here is a scarce example, turned from a single piece of fruitwood, with a topical scene on the body and a cartoon to the lid, with carved 'petals' around the base.

A steel lock; hinge and escutcheon are typical and some of the original lead lining is retained. Very good original condition and complete with key. 5.5ins high; 5ins diameter. (14 x 12.75 cms)

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA551816

Dealers Internal Reference

1757

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Description

A rare very early 19th century TEA CADDY from the family of European "fruit" caddies.

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Probably from the Bavarian region of South-Eastern Germany, these tea caddies are usually to be found in the form of apples; pears; melons and perhaps gourds.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Here is a scarce example, turned from a single piece of fruitwood, with a topical scene on the body and a cartoon to the lid, with carved 'petals' around the base.

A steel lock; hinge and escutcheon are typical and some of the original lead lining is retained. Very good original condition and complete with key. 5.5ins high; 5ins diameter. (14 x 12.75 cms)

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA551816