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Lion Pad Feet

From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Antique Rosewood Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of sarcophagus shape veneered in Rosewood and raised upon lion pad feet is finished to the exterior with twin loop handles, Boxwood edging and Tulipwood cross banding framing a further checkerboard style boxwood inlay. The interior of the Tea Chest features a red lined inner lid, a cut glass sugar bowl and two oval topped removable tea caddies veneered in Rosewood with Boxwood edging. The Tea Caddies still contain traces of the original silver foil lining with a replacement foil fitted over the top. The Antique Rosewood Tea Chest dates to the early 19th century during the short lived Regency era (1811-1820) and the reign of Prince George circa 1820.

Measurements (inches) 8.45 High x 12.6 Wide x 6.5 Deep

The Rosewood Tea Chest comes complete with working lock and tasselled key.

Rosewood has many variations. Indian Rosewood, also known as Bombay Rosewood or Bombay Blackwood, is found in India and Indonesia. It is highly valued for its striking appearance with colours ranging from a medium-brown to dark red-brown with even darker grain lines. Madagascan Rosewood, found in Madagascar is a pink-brown colour with a darker almost purple grain.

Boxwood “Buxus sempervirens” can be found in Europe, Northwest Africa and Southwest Asia. It is a light cream that turns darker to brown when exposed to light. The trees are very small meaning it is suited to smaller projects like edging or inlay instead of veneers.

Tulipwood is also known as Brazilian Tulipwood, Brazilian Pinkwood and Bahia Rosewood. It is found in South America, mainly Brazil. The colour is warm yellow with streaks or brown-red grain.

Regency is an era of British history between 1811 and 1820. The Regency era was initiated by King George III first suffered a debilitating illness in the late 1780s. He relapsed into his mental illness in 1810 and by the Regency Act in 1811 his eldest son George, Prince of Wales, was appointed prince regent to discharge royal functions. When George III died in 1820, the Prince Regent succeeded him as George IV.

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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