Description
With Floral Inlays
From our Tea Caddy Collection, we are pleased to offer this superb Georgian Pair of Satinwood Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddies of elongated elliptical shape beautifully veneered in golden Satinwood with chevron borders inlaid with Ebony and Boxwood and finished with chequered edging. The lids of the Tea Caddies feature an oval inlaid cartouche with blossoming flowers and have a diamond escutcheon finishing the exterior. The interior of the Caddies each have a shaped floating lid with a brass turned handle and silver foil lining. The Pair of Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddies date to the late 18th century during the reign of George II circa 1790.
The Georgian Pair of Satinwood Tea Caddies come complete with working locks and tasselled keys.
Satinwood is found in India and Sri Lanka. It has a rich golden colour and an almost reflective sheen. Satinwood is traditionally used for high quality furniture.
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.
Ebony is often almost completely black with very little visible grain often with a subtle red/purple hue. This wood is very expensive due to the slow-growing trees which can often be gnarly affecting the yield of straight workable wood. Most ebonies are very dense making work with hand tools very difficult and can quickly clunt cutting tools. This density however offers an excellent finish on turned items.
Georgian, a period in British history dating from 1714-1837, the Georgian era after the Hanoverian kings George I, George II, George III and 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.
