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Antique Boxes in English Society
1760 -1900
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Tea Caddies and Tea
Tea Caddies and Tea

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Oak Two Compartment Tea Caddy with Mahogany Inlay Circa 1780.

A double tea caddy in oak of particular figure, sometimes referred to as "satin oak" . It is subtly decorated with mahogany inlays.  

Dimensions:

10.25"wide by 5.3"deep by 5.6" tall.

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Detail.

Inside there are two subsidiary lids.
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Traces of the original lining.

There is also an ebony centrally placed inlay to the top.
 

For the historical context of this caddy read the relevant part of Antigone's Online Antique Box Book. If you click here you will go there.
We have written a highly illustrated book on Antique Boxes and Tea caddies which is being published by Schiffer Books USA. This tea caddy has been specially photographed for inclusion. 

 
© 2002 Antigone Clarke and Joseph O'Kelly