Description

Featured here is a charming Antique Octagonal Tented Top Tea Caddy made from Ivory with an ornate Silver handle. With an escutcheon, a vacant initial plate, each Ivory panel on this stunning Tea Caddy is separated by Tortoiseshell & Horn stringing. The Ivory Octagonal Caddy has a Silver stop hinge.

The interior of this classic Georgian Ivory Tea Caddy still contains traces of its original foil lining, extended leaves are visible where parts of the interior tinfoil is missing. The leaf extensions are very tarnished and have been outlined in yellow to make them stand out.

This charming Georgian Ivory Tea Caddy is pictured and presented in the expertly researched book: The Story of British Tea Chests and Caddies by Anne Stevens, (Part [1].Chapter [4,] Figure [4.37], at the bottom-left of Page [84]), an in-depth study of the relevance of tea, tea chests and caddies to British society – this is a must-buy book for historians, collectors and those interested in the decorative arts. 

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.

Important Information Below

Tortoiseshell or ivory pieces purchased outside of the United Kingdom will require a CITES certificate for importation into your country. If you would like these obtained on your behalf, we can do so at a cost of £50. It may take up to 30 working days for them to arrive at our office. As these pieces are subject to strict exporting regulations, additional shipping costs may apply. For a quote, please contact us prior to making a purchase.

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