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Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Tea Caddies with Tin Linings, circa 1880

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Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Tea Caddies with Tin Linings, England, c. 1880 A handsome and uncommon pair of late 19th-century English tea caddies in cylindrical canister form, turned from richly grained mahogany with fitted lids intricately carved in a foliate quatrefoil motif. Each retains its original tin-lined interior, used historically to preserve the freshness of loose tea leaves, and features excellent color and surface patination. This sculptural duo exemplifies the blend of utility and craftsmanship characteristic of the Victorian period and presents beautifully for collectors of treen, English decorative arts, or culinary antiques. The pair was acquired from a private Upper East Side collection and offers a charming decorative accent for a traditional interior. Dimensions: 4.5" H x 5" Diameter (each) Condition: Good to fair; rich wood grain and patina, with a small wood repair on the rim of one caddy, minor edge chips to lid edges, and expected rubbing to tin interiors. Lids do not fit snughy. Provenance: A Private Collection, 10 East 70th Street, New York City
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Morristown, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5990244679382

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