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George III Inlaid Tea Caddy

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Very fine and unusual George III tea caddy in sun faded mahogany with rosewood, kingwood and holly inlay, the lid with fan inlays flanking central patera, the front and sides with half compass stars, cross banded panels and inlaid flutes, gilt lion mask handles, the interior compartments with two painted lids; one depicting a Indian woman, the other a Chinese woman each apparently to indicate which type of tea was in each container, the whole with pleasing rich and mellow patina.

H 7 in. x W 11 in. x D 6 in.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1780
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George III
Dealer Reference #:	wbuiortiguej
Incollect Reference #:	354468

Dimensions

W.	11 in;	H.	7 in;	D.	6 in;
W.	27.94 cm;	H.	17.78 cm;	D.	15.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.

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