English 19th Century Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy
$450.00
SKU: 1257-26
Dimension: 5.63"H x 8.75"W x 5.25"D
Dimensions: 5 ⅝” H x 8 ¾” W x 5 ¼” D
An extraordinary English Regency tea caddy from the 19th century made of rosewood and inlaid with gorgeous scrolling mother-of-pearl foliate and floral motifs. This angular shaped box has a domed top rising over the sloped sides whose exotic grain patterning is complemented by the stylized inlay of wispy botanicals in luminous pearl. Inside are two lidded boxes once used for storing loose leaf teas which have retained much of the original tin lining. There is a keyhole on the front, however no key is present. Please view the detailed images as they are an essential part of the description.
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Dimensions: 5 ⅝” H x 8 ¾” W x 5 ¼” D
An extraordinary English Regency tea caddy from the 19th century made of rosewood and inlaid with gorgeous scrolling mother-of-pearl foliate and floral motifs. This angular shaped box has a domed top rising over the sloped sides whose exotic grain patterning is complemented by the stylized inlay of wispy botanicals in luminous pearl. Inside are two lidded boxes once used for storing loose leaf teas which have retained much of the original tin lining. There is a keyhole on the front, however no key is present. Please view the detailed images as they are an essential part of the description.
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Additional information
| Dimensions | 5.25 × 8.75 × 5.63 in |
|---|---|
| Age | Antique / Vintage |
| Condition | Good |
| Date of Manufacture | 1800s |
| Materials | Inlay, woodwork, Hand-Carved, Hand-Crafted, Mother of Pearl, Rosewood, Tin |
| Period | |
| Place of Origin | |
| Style |
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