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George II Period Mahogany Tea Caddy

$1,661.65
£1,195
€1,414.63
CA$2,268.27
A$2,551.31
CHF 1,323.31
MX$30,949.19
NOK 16,778.74
SEK 15,789.74
DKK 10,553.55
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An 18th Century, George II Period, Mahogany Rectangular Tea Caddy Having Original Brass Swan Neck Handle To Hinged Top, Enclosing Three Interior Divisions And Elegant Canted Corners, Raised On Original Bracket Feet. A lovely little 18th century tea caddy which has charm and sophistication in its construction. A little earlier in date than many that you will see it is constructed using high grade, dense, rich mahogany timbers. It is also nice that it retains its original brasswear of course and comes with fully working lock and key. The original feet finish off the elegant design nicely. Tea was an extremely precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves, keeping them safe from the house staffs potential wandering hands. This tea caddy comes with a fully functioning lock and key, plus has been cleaned and traditionally waxed polished by our highly skilled and well trained specialist antique furniture restorers in our workshops before being offered for sale. It also remains in good condition and has clearly been well loved throughout the years of its life. Circa 1730. Height 5.25in. Width 9.5in. Depth 5in. SHIPPING THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE FROM IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Please be aware that we the sellers of this item can confirm that due to the volume & type of wood species contained within, no restricted species CITES licence is required to ship this item cross border. Please ignore any automated warnings regarding potential shipping delays for this piece which the 1st dibs automated system displays on your screen whilst browsing, or trying to checkout. The original shipping and handling time stated is correct and the item does not require any form of permit or licence for shipment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above then please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to confirm for you in greater detail.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    George II (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1730
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bedfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 93391stDibs: LU955845762482

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