A Fine Example of a Late 18th Century “Rolled Paper” Tea Caddy

Name: A Fine Example of a Late 18th Century “Rolled Paper” Tea Caddy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA732747
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A fine example of a late 18th century “rolled paper” TEA CADDY in particularly good original condition. Surmounted by its original ‘axehead’ handle, the hexagonal lid opens to reveal twin lids inside, with some of the original lead lining remaining. What id remarkable is that the original colours and gilding remain bright; so many have faded over the years.

In the late 18th century, it was fashionable for young Ladies to decorate their own Tea Caddies. It is believed that rolled paper ‘kits’ existed, which is possibly why no two rolled-paper caddies are the same.

Date: c.1785-90

Physical Dimensions

Height

12.7cm (5.00")

Width

18cm (7.09")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA732747

Dealers Internal Reference

Stock No. 951/2020/QSA

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine example of a late 18th century “rolled paper” TEA CADDY in particularly good original condition.

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Surmounted by its original ‘axehead’ handle, the hexagonal lid opens to reveal twin lids inside, with some of the original lead lining remaining.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

What id remarkable is that the original colours and gilding remain bright; so many have faded over the years.

fig 1. A fine example of a late 18th century “rolled paper” TEA CADDY — fig 1. A Fine Example of a Late 18th Century “Rolled Paper” Tea Caddy

In the late 18th century, it was fashionable for young Ladies to decorate their own Tea Caddies. It is believed that rolled paper ‘kits’ existed, which is possibly why no two rolled-paper caddies are the same.

Date: c.1785-90