Rare Silver Plated Mounted Birdseye Maple and Palm Wood Tea Caddy C.1890

Name: Rare Silver Plated Mounted Birdseye Maple and Palm Wood Tea Caddy C.1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA557591
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Puckerings

Description

A rare find, I have never come across this tea caddy before. This style of caddy from this late Victorian period is usually made from Oak with the silver plated fittings.

This one is made from a winning combination of Birdseye Maple trimmed in rare and sought-after Palm wood.

There is a swing handle to either side of the box and stands on four bun feet. The lid opens to reveal a fitted double compartment interior with the original lining intact; one for Green tea and one for Black tea.

Complete with a working key and in superb condition dating to the late Victorian era, c.1880/1890. 9 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" tall.

Item ID: 40456

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Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width

24cm (9.45")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA557591

Dealers Internal Reference

40456

Dealers Notes

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Description

A rare find, I have never come across this tea caddy before.

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This style of caddy from this late Victorian period is usually made from Oak with the silver plated fittings.

Puckerings

This one is made from a winning combination of Birdseye Maple trimmed in rare and sought-after Palm wood.

fig 1. Rare Silver Plated Mounted Birdseye Maple and Palm Wood Tea Caddy c.1890 — fig 1. Rare Silver Plated Mounted Birdseye Maple and Palm Wood Tea Caddy C.1890

There is a swing handle to either side of the box and stands on four bun feet. The lid opens to reveal a fitted double compartment interior with the original lining intact; one for Green tea and one for Black tea.