Description

Rare Black Thorn Medallions

From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer to the market this Satinwood Octagonal Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of stretched octagonal shape edged in Boxwood with four Tulipwood framed panels with oval cartouches to the centre featuring book-matched Blackthorn medallions. The interior of the Tea Caddy features a single shaped lid with a further Blackthorn medallion and a turned handle covering twin tea caddy compartments. Each compartment contains visible traces of the original silver foil lining used to keep the tea fresh. The Satinwood Octagonal Tea Caddy dates to the second half of the 18th century during the Georgian period and the reign of George III Circa 1780.

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

Measurements (inches) 4.53 High x 6.69 Wide x 3.74 Deep

Literature Mark Goodger 25th Anniversary Catalogue page 7

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.

Blackthorn or Sloe, is found in Western Asia, Europe and Northwest Africa. It is given its name due to its savage thorns which have been used for making hedge rows “cattle-proof”. Blackthorn wood is a chocolate-brown colour with hints of red and will take a high polish.

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

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.

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