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INLAID TEA CADDY

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
English, ca. 1795-1815.
Mahogany, various wood for inlays.
Over-all in great condition, center interior lid possibly early replacement, minor imperfections.
A wonderful example of a formal tea caddy exuberantly inlaid with a conch shell on the top, floral and urn patterns on the front and pateras on the sides all surrounded by banding and alternating pattern inlays. The interior is fitted with three lidded compartments with an inlaid patera and banding on the underside of the lid.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	ACC-C/E-BXS 240
Incollect Reference #:	421845

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	5 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	12.7 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.

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