Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Campaign, Victorian, 1850

Name: Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Campaign, Victorian, 1850
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA929077
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique sarcophagus tea caddy. An Anglo-Indian rosewood colonial campaign casket with brass inlay, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Striking appearance with quality inlaid brass and a delightful sarcophagus form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order

Select stocks show fine grain interest throughout

Warm caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

Shallow sarcophagus top with central lozenge bearing a brass inlaid quaterfoil symbol

Interior dressed with a pair of gently narrowing compartments

Each removable lid has a small brass pull set within an inlaid medallion

Lid interior lined with ruched velvet in a medium green hue

Front fascia dressed with an inset brass lock escutcheon — key absent

Further brass inlay decorating the caddy with golden tones

Circular brass drop handles to each side, looping through ornate foliate backplates

This is a distinctive and highly appealing antique sarcophagus tea caddy, with fine figuring and rich colour. A treat for the coffee table or desk. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Max Depth: 13cm (5'')

Max Height: 14cm (5.5'')

Caddy Interior Width: 9cm (3.5'')

Caddy Interior Depth: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Caddy Interior Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')

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Our Ref: 18.8649

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

22.5cm (8.86")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA929077

Dealers Internal Reference

18.8649

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique sarcophagus tea caddy.

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An Anglo-Indian rosewood colonial campaign casket with brass inlay, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

London Fine Antiques

Striking appearance with quality inlaid brass and a delightful sarcophagus form

fig 1. Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Campaign, Victorian, 1850

Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order

Select stocks show fine grain interest throughout

Warm caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

Shallow sarcophagus top with central lozenge bearing a brass inlaid quaterfoil symbol

fig 2. Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Campaign, Victorian, 1850

Interior dressed with a pair of gently narrowing compartments

Each removable lid has a small brass pull set within an inlaid medallion

Lid interior lined with ruched velvet in a medium green hue

Front fascia dressed with an inset brass lock escutcheon — key absent

fig 3. Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Campaign, Victorian, 1850

Further brass inlay decorating the caddy with golden tones

Circular brass drop handles to each side, looping through ornate foliate backplates

This is a distinctive and highly appealing antique sarcophagus tea caddy, with fine figuring and rich colour. A treat for the coffee table or desk. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.