Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
It is surmounted by a cast brass 'bow' handle and opens to reveal the original inner lid and much of the original lead lining. 7ins (18cms) max width.
Sometimes called "quilling" the practice of decorating tea caddies with tiny rolls of coloured and gilded paper was practiced by "ladies of leisure" during the late 18th century though the quality of this caddy, and some others, indicates they may also have been produced commercially.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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18th Century "Rolled Paper" Tea Caddy
