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Antique Boxes in English Society
1760 -1900
by ANTIGONE
Tea Caddies and Tea
Tea Caddies and Tea

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A Mahogany Tea Caddy with Marquetry Oval Inlay Circa 1790. 

 A mahogany veneered caddy with interesting outlines of contrasting woods, forming stringings and geometric patterns. The top inlaid with a marquetry oval.

This caddy is included in our forthcoming book www.hygra.com/cover 

7" wide.

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 The oval cartouche on the top is inlaid with a stylized basket of flowers in subtle natural wood colors and engraved darkened lines. 

 The lids are missing but there are traces of the original lining.

A subtle period piece which has patinated with grace. 

  

For the historical context of this caddy read the relevant part of Antigone's Online Antique Box Book. If you click here you will go there.
We have written a highly illustrated book on Antique Boxes and Tea caddies which is being published by Schiffer Books USA. This tea caddy has been specially photographed for inclusion. 

  © 2002 Antigone Clarke and Joseph O'Kelly