Description
A rare find, I have never come across this tea caddy before. This style of caddy from this late Victorian period is usually made from Oak with the silver plated fittings.
This one is made from a winning combination of Birdseye Maple trimmed in rare and sought-after Palm wood.
There is a swing handle to either side of the box and stands on four bun feet. The lid opens to reveal a fitted double compartment interior with the original lining intact; one for Green tea and one for Black tea.
Complete with a working key and in superb condition dating to the late Victorian era, c.1880/1890. 9 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" tall.
Item ID: 40456
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Dimensions
Height = 13 cm (5")
Width = 24 cm (10")
Depth = 13 cm (5")
Rare Silver Plated Mounted Birdseye Maple and Palm Wood Tea Caddy c.1890
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
40456
Description
A rare find, I have never come across this tea caddy before. This style of caddy from this late Victorian period is usually made from Oak with the silver plated fittings.
This one is made from a winning combination of Birdseye Maple trimmed in rare and sought-after Palm wood.
There is a swing handle to either side of the box and stands on four bun feet. The lid opens to reveal a fitted double compartment interior with the original lining intact; one for Green tea and one for Black tea.
Complete with a working key and in superb condition dating to the late Victorian era, c.1880/1890. 9 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" tall.
Item ID: 40456
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 40456
Dimensions
Height = 13 cm (5")
Width = 24 cm (10")
Depth = 13 cm (5")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.