Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The lids of each canister opens to reveal the remnants of its original lead paper lining. The canisters are housed within their own recesses. The cut glass sugar bowl again sits neatly in its own circular green baized recess. The glass sugar bowl is heavy-cut with square portcullis style decoration and a circular raised base.
The Mother-of-Pearl decoration comprises, in the main, small delicate garlands of flowers and leaves, although the front and lid feature more geometric shapes, but also comprising delicate garlands of leaves and flowers. The key escutcheon is made of MOP and has a very slight chip to one side. There is no key.
Dimensions: H: 7.75 inches (19.6cm). W: 13.25 inches (33.5cm). D: 8 inches (20.3cm).
Dated: c.1830-40.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Regency period ebony macassar DOUBLE TEA-CADDY with Sugar Bowl
