Rare Stunning Octagonal Georgian Inlaid Tea Caddy C.1780

18th century

Sold by Michael Johnson Antiques

Description

Here we have the opportunity to own a rather special tea caddy. One of the best quality examples we’ve had the pleasure of offering. It’s presented in a octagonal 8 sided shape in a perfect condition through out. It’s fully inlaid through out on each side and inlaid by various woods. The top fan is made from boxwood and sycamore which continues in the inside lid and each main side comprises of a fan inlay. The columns on the sides are also made from boxwood and sycamore wood. It has a very intricate rope twist stringing through out made from ebony and boxwood. You also have the likes of rosewood, mahogany and tulipwood thrown in. A truly phenomenal example dating to the Georgian period c.1780. Comes with a fully functioning lock and key.

Materials;

Boxwood, sycamore, rosewood, ebony, tulipwood and mahogany

Age;

c.1780

Size;

Length; 12cm

Width; 12cm

Height; 12cm

Reference number; tj2920555

Physical Dimensions

Height

12cm (4.72")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA810184

Dealers Internal Reference

tj2920555

Dealers Notes

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Description

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The top fan is made from boxwood and sycamore which continues in the inside lid and each main side comprises of a fan inlay.

Michael Johnson Antiques

The columns on the sides are also made from boxwood and sycamore wood. It has a very intricate rope twist stringing through out made from ebony and boxwood. You also have the likes of rosewood, mahogany and tulipwood thrown in. A truly phenomenal example dating to the Georgian period c.1780. Comes with a fully functioning lock and key.

Materials;

Boxwood, sycamore, rosewood, ebony, tulipwood and mahogany

Age;

c.1780

Size;

Length; 12cm

Width; 12cm

Height; 12cm

Reference number; tj2920555

Physical Dimensions

Height

12cm (4.72")