Antique Pear Fruit Tea Caddy
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Antique Pear Fruit Tea Caddy
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Diameter: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
- Style:George III (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. This tea caddy has a lovely colour and patination. The lock no longer works but could be repaired if desired and most of the tin foil interior lining is now missing.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: BA4071stDibs: LU1002310124973
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