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Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Tea Caddy, circa 1780
$750
£569.64
€655.19
CA$1,047.90
A$1,168.52
CHF 609.69
MX$14,338.23
NOK 7,760.33
SEK 7,352.74
DKK 4,889.96
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Nice mellow patina on this 18th century English mahogany tea caddy with three interior compartments. Two end sections have incised geometric carved lids. Tapered all around from top to bottom, the tea caddy would likely have had feet which are now lacking. Key lock lid kept valuable tea secure.
Dimensions: 10 3/4" long x 6 1/8" wide (top)
10 1/2" long x 4 3/4" wide (bottom)
5" high.
Note: I am a second generation antiques dealer and have been in business for 50 years; I am also a member of several prestigious antique associations. Thus, I am well qualified to inspect and evaluate the products I offer for sale and I guarantee this to be authentic and as I have described.
- Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Depth: 6.13 in (15.58 cm)
- Style:Georgian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:1780
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Incline Village, NV
- Reference Number:Seller: 155/1-01051stDibs: LU97321007208
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