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Sarcophagus-Form Tea Caddy

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Sarcophagus-Form Tea Caddy
Probably English, ca. 1830-1850
Birds-eye maple veneer, pine; brass feet and handles.
Over-all in fine condition, minor losses to veneer edges, customary wear.
A wonderful example of a Regency sarcophagus form tea caddy with delightful birds-eye maple veneers, the interior fitted with a waste bowl flanked by removable tea boxes with traces of foil lining. The caddy is supported with a brass repousse’ having paw feet.

Dimensions: 8 ½” h, 13” w, 6 ½” d

Item ID: DA-ACC 136

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	ca. 1830-50
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Regency
Patterns:	Handmade, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	DA-ACC 136
Incollect Reference #:	747004

Dimensions

W.	13 in;	H.	8.5 in;	D.	6.5 in;
W.	33.02 cm;	H.	21.59 cm;	D.	16.51 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.