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Wonderful Scottish Folk Art Tea Caddy

$5,550
£4,161.37
€4,824.50
CA$7,745.32
A$8,650.81
CHF 4,495.22
MX$105,349.48
NOK 57,099.40
SEK 53,804.09
DKK 35,996.60
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About the Item

Most unusual early 19th century Scottish carved Folk Art tea caddy, the lid with foliate carving and knob finial, the body taking its design from the more hi style sarcophagus form boxes which were fashionable in Regency society.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. crusty old surface - lovely and intact.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: deptmmdrkpvl1stDibs: 12011279832994

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