Description

Mottled Patination

From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Antique Melon Fruit Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy made from Sycamore and of novelty form modelled as a melon with a stunning mottled patination in four large segments finished with a steel cut escutcheon and carved stalk. 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 Continental.

Measurements 5.12 High x 4.13 Inches

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

Literature Mark Goodger 25th Anniversary Catalogue Page 9

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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