Description

Round Shape with Ring Handle

From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted off this Antique Continental Melon Fruit Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy made from Sycamore and of novelty form modelled as a six segment melon with top loop ring handle. Each segment of the melon features a slightly different shade of colour adding to the stunning patina on the exterior. The Tea Caddy opens to reveal traces of the original silver foil lining and steel cut hinge. The Antique Melon Fruit Tea Caddy dates to the turn of the 19th century circa 1800 and is of continental origin.

It is commonly believed that the the Fruit Tea Caddies are made from fruitwood and are of English origin however they are actually made from Sycamore wood and are of Continental origin.

The Tea Caddy comes complete with working lock and tasselled key.

Sycamore, also known as Harewood is a member of the Maple family, found in Europe. It is light yellow in colour and is often a very clean wood, with a straight, fine grain. The wood is often pippy. However, these pips are usually a very similar colour to the rest of the wood making them hardly visible.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.

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