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English George III Satinwood Inlaid 'Aesop's Fables' Tea Caddy, circa 1800

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A wonderful and unusual circa 1800 English George III two compartment tea caddy having rectangular satinwood veneered oak case with Kingwood, boxwood, and ebony inlaid borders and 'Aesop's Fables' themed green-stained boxwood inlay and penwork decoration to the top and front with center ovals of 'The Eagle and the Fox' on top and the front, below lozenge-form bone-inlaid key scutcheon, is that of the mighty lion.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. The top and interior compartment lids with minor age 'warp';original lock and working key.
Creation Date:	circa 1800
Styles / Movements:	George III, Hepplewhite, Regency
Patterns:	Animal/Insects
Incollect Reference #:	777122

Dimensions

W.	8.13 in;	H.	4.88 in;	D.	4.5 in;
W.	20.65 cm;	H.	12.4 cm;	D.	11.43 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.