An Early 19th Century Birds Eye Maple Mirror with Gilt Bronze Candle holders

Circa 1820 A Stylish French Inlaid Mercury Mirror, in Burr Walnut, Rosewood, and Mother of Pearl inlay.

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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From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is finished in vibrant green Tortoiseshell veneer to the exterior with ivory stringing, canted corners, a silver vacant initial plaque and silver escutcheon. The interior of the Tea Caddy is faced in Boxwood surrounding the two tortoiseshell-fitted lids mounted with turned handles. Removing the lids reveals the tea storage compartments with the visual signs of the silver foil lining. The tea caddy dates to the Georgian period during the reign of George III (1760-1820) Circa 1790.

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The Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy comes complete with working lock and Tasselled Key.

Measurements (inches) 4.33 High x 7.28 Wide x 3.94 Deep

A pair of black Japanned and parcel gilded

Regency armchairs with painted Greek key motif

and cartouches depicting putti, with cane seats and cushions

Provenance:

Sotheby’s, London, English Furniture, lot 177, 15th February 1991

Private collection, London