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English George III Satinwood Inlaid 'Aesop's Fables' Tea Caddy, circa 1800

$1,675
£1,251.14
€1,450.50
CA$2,325.70
A$2,606.81
CHF 1,357.29
MX$31,830.21
NOK 17,232.61
SEK 16,334.97
DKK 10,822.32
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About the Item

A wonderful and unusual circa 1800 English George III two compartment tea caddy having rectangular satinwood veneered oak case with Kingwood, boxwood, and ebony inlaid borders and 'Aesop's Fables' themed green-stained boxwood inlay and penwork decoration to the top and front with center ovals of 'The Eagle and the Fox' on top and the front, below lozenge-form bone-inlaid key scutcheon, is that of the mighty lion.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.88 in (12.4 cm)Width: 8.13 in (20.66 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. The top and interior compartment lids with minor age 'warp';original lock and working key.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002143350832

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