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Early 19th Century British William IV Teapoy Attributed to Gillows

Creator: Gillows of Lancaster & London (Attributed)
Offered by: Rockwell Antiques Dallas

Description
Made, circa 1820-1835 in Britain, during the reign of George II or William IV, Regency period!!
In the late 18th-early 19th Century, tea was expensive as gold !

It was not only important for the Upper Class to show off their imported Tea from India or Ceylon, in a Tea Caddy that could lock, but also to keep it safe from possibly thieving servants !!!

The really rich would use a Teapoy as a symbol of status and wealth.
A Teapoy was effectively a tea caddy on a fixed Stand, so that, unlike a box it could be a centerpiece on display, the ultimate in "ostentatiousness" in the early 19th Century.

This example is also made of the, then expensive and imported hardwood, from India/Ceylon. It has two lidded tea compartments, each with most of the original lining intact.

In the center of the teapoy are located two glass mixing bowls.

ADDENDUM: We have, since posting this item, been made aware that this was an item made by the renowned 'Gillows of Lancaster & London' and we have attached a photo of the original sketch from the Gillow's Design Book. It is identical and we therefore have no difficulty in attributing this to Gillow's. Interested buyers will note that we have not increased our original asking price despite this new knowledge. Therefore, this is a bargain!

More Information

Notes:	From Gillows Sketch Book of Designs (See Photo)
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Rosewood, Glass
Condition:	Good. Excellent. The glass mixing bowls are later replacements.
Creation Date:	1825-35
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	William IV, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	417294

Dimensions

W.	16 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	12.5 in;
W.	40.64 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	31.75 cm;

Message from Seller:

Rockwell Antiques, located at 1500 Market Center Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207, specializes in high-end antiques, fine art, and collectibles from around the world. Contact us at 972.685.0808 or rockwellantiquesdallas@gmail.com to explore our personally curated treasures with rich provenance and history.

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