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Antique Victorian English Burr Walnut Tea Caddy Sarcophagus Double Tea Caddy (1 of 11)
London City Antiques
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Antique Victorian English Burr Walnut Tea Caddy Sarcophagus Double Tea Caddy

REF: 3099 / LA572405
£885
€1,024
$1,205
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Jun 2020Approved item2150 sales by dealer
LoveAntiques Dealersince Jun 2020Approved item2150 sales by dealer
Description
An antique Victorian English burr walnut tea caddy of classic sarcophagus form, raised on bun feet and of excellent colour throughout. The lid is beautifully shaped and finely carved with dual initials set within decorative roundels, framed by a classical motif of foliage and birds, suggesting the piece was commissioned for a particular household. The tea caddy opens to reveal its original fitted interior with two lidded compartments for storing different teas. In the Victorian period tea was a valuable commodity and such caddies were used to keep it secure, often locked and only brought out when serving. The central mixing bowl is no longer present which is common, however the interior remains intact and displays well. The burr walnut is of particularly good quality with rich figuring across the lid and body, complemented by simple inlaid lines that highlight the shape. It is both decorative and practical and works well as a standalone piece. The carved initials “RW” and “MK” are most likely those of the original owners, adding a personal element and a sense of history to the piece.
measurements
Height:
17 cm
Width:
35 cm
Depth:
19.5 cm
declaration
London City Antiques has clarified that the Antique Victorian English Burr Walnut Tea Caddy Sarcophagus Double Tea Caddy (LA572405) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1880
condition
Good antique condition with age related wear. The interior shows expected wear. Central mixing bowl missing. Structurally sound.
location
This Antique Victorian English Burr Walnut Tea Caddy Sarcophagus Double Tea Caddy is located in United Kingdom
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