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Circa 1870 Napoleon III French Tea Caddy

$750
£574.78
€660.61
CA$1,053.41
A$1,178.96
CHF 617.14
MX$14,322.25
NOK 7,836.17
SEK 7,394.76
DKK 4,929.34

About the Item

Circa 1870 Napoleon III French Tea Caddy. Fine quality with Old Paris Porcelain fittings - 2 tea caddies & a sugar caddy. The box is inlaid with engraved brass. Each porcelain caddy has floral arrays on covers & fronts, shoulders swirling in blue & gilt. One tea caddy neck with old restoration deteriorating. One 4" line of brass is lacking. Working lock - use with care! Minor nicks & scuffs. 10.5" x 5.13" x 6.5" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, Whitehall is a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 5.13 in (13.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Condition commensurate with age and use. One tea caddy neck with old restoration deteriorating. One 4" line of brass is lacking. Minor nicks & scuffs.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WB-1534z1stDibs: LU6458243696402

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