Ornate Antique Tea Caddy, English, Rosewood, Sarcophagus, Regency, C.1820

Name: Ornate Antique Tea Caddy, English, Rosewood, Sarcophagus, Regency, C.1820
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA756191
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an ornate antique tea caddy. An English, Rosewood sarcophagus chest with Mother of Pearl inlay, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Make tea drinking an event with this beautiful caddy

Displays a desirable aged patina

Superb grain interest to the select Rosewood

Deep caramel hues beam beneath the wax polish finish

Foliate Mother of Pearl inlay graces the lid and front fascia

The dome top lid secured by an inlaid, working lock — key present with dashing tassel

Upon opening, the rouched velvet lining in rich scarlet catches the eye

Arranged as a pair of caddies with mixing glass to the centre

Each Rosewood caddy with Mother of Pearl inlay to lid

Infuse your favourite teas within the quality mixing glass

Complete with a striking mixing spoon fashioned from Mother of Pearl

Raised upon four gadrooned bun feet with carriage provided by brass drop handles over ornate backplates

This is a delightful antique tea caddy. Superb craftsmanship, with eye-catching inlay and gadrooned edge moulding against rich Rosewood grains. A treat from the Regency period and one to appeal to tea lovers and collectors alike. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for enjoyment.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 35.5cm (14'')

Max Depth: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Max Height: 21cm (8.25'')

Tea Box Width: 8cm (3.25'')

Tea Box Depth: 13cm (5'')

Tea Box Height: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Glass Diameter: 9cm (3.5")

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Our Ref: 18.7017

Physical Dimensions

Height

21cm (8.27")

Width

35.5cm (13.98")

Depth

19.5cm (7.68")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA756191

Dealers Internal Reference

18.7017

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an ornate antique tea caddy.

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An English, Rosewood sarcophagus chest with Mother of Pearl inlay, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

London Fine Antiques

Make tea drinking an event with this beautiful caddy

Displays a desirable aged patina

fig 1. Ornate Antique Tea Caddy, English, Rosewood, Sarcophagus, Regency, C.1820

Superb grain interest to the select Rosewood

Deep caramel hues beam beneath the wax polish finish

Foliate Mother of Pearl inlay graces the lid and front fascia

The dome top lid secured by an inlaid, working lock — key present with dashing tassel

fig 2. Ornate Antique Tea Caddy, English, Rosewood, Sarcophagus, Regency, C.1820

Upon opening, the rouched velvet lining in rich scarlet catches the eye

Arranged as a pair of caddies with mixing glass to the centre

Each Rosewood caddy with Mother of Pearl inlay to lid

Infuse your favourite teas within the quality mixing glass

fig 3. Ornate Antique Tea Caddy, English, Rosewood, Sarcophagus, Regency, C.1820

Complete with a striking mixing spoon fashioned from Mother of Pearl

Raised upon four gadrooned bun feet with carriage provided by brass drop handles over ornate backplates

This is a delightful antique tea caddy. Superb craftsmanship, with eye-catching inlay and gadrooned edge moulding against rich Rosewood grains. A treat from the Regency period and one to appeal to tea lovers and collectors alike. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for enjoyment.