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A Very Attractive Late 18th Century Mahogany Tea
Caddy, Unusually Of Hexagonal Form, Having Inlaid
And Crossbanded Decoration With Working Lock
And Key
(This is quite an unusual example, constructed from a good
grade of mahogany with various different inlays incorporated.
The overall condition is good and it comes with a fully
functioning lock and key. The hexagonal shape is also quite
rare and not often found. Tea was of course a precious commodity
in the 18th century and tea caddies were used to both preserve
the tea leaves, but also to lock it away and protect it from any wandering
hands.)
Circa 1780
Height - 5.5in
Width - 7in
Depth - 4in
Stock number
8257The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees