A Georgian tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy of oval form, circa 1810, featuring rippled silver mounts and a silver lined interior with floating lid. A refined example of early nineteenth century tea ware.
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From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to present this Georgian tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy dating to the reign of George III, circa 1810.
Of elegant oval form, the tea caddy is veneered in richly patterned tortoiseshell displaying warm amber and deep chestnut tones, framed by finely worked rippled silver mounts that provide both structure and visual contrast. The restrained decoration reflects the refined taste associated with high quality Georgian tea wares.
The interior is fitted with a silver faced compartment featuring a distinctive pie crust rim and retains its tortoiseshell floating lid surmounted by a silver ball finial. This traditional configuration was designed to preserve the freshness and value of loose tea, which during the early nineteenth century remained a prized household commodity.
Well executed examples combining tortoiseshell and silver are increasingly difficult to source, particularly in oval form. This caddy represents the level of craftsmanship expected of luxury domestic objects produced during the late Georgianperiod.
The Tea Caddy comes complete with working lock and key.
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DETAILS
Stock Number:
334574
Dimensions:
Width: 11
Depth: 8
Height: 10.5
Place of origin:
England, UK
Date of manufacture:
Circa 1910
Seller:
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