Regency Two - Compartment Tea Caddy
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:3679539 | Style/ Period: Regency |
| Primary Material: Materials used in the era | Product: Tea caddy |
| Original/Repro: Original | Age: 1800-1849 |
This is a genuine antique shell tea caddy which I believe to be Regency and is made from materials that would have been used in that period of history. The top is inlaid with a silver disc bearing the inscription of three initials which may be M, A, C, it's difficult to tell.
The inside of the lid is lined in red velvet. The two compartments still have most of their lead lining in place and the two lids have their handles, the original shell veneer and their lead lining. The caddy s...hows significant wear and tear. The lid is not attached to the body and one hinge is missing, there are cracks and chips to the veneer on the caddy skirt in particular and around where the remaining hinge fits. One of the caddy lids has two largish chips of shell missing and the other has a couple of smaller chips. The feet are intact and made from mahogany. The caddy is definitely in need of renovation or it could make an interesting display item or curio.
It measures 18cm length along the top and 20cm long across the base. It is around 11cm high the highest point of the lid. It is 10cm deep. I will despatch using fully insured Hermes tracked postage. Please check my 100% positive feedback.
Thanks for looking and do email if you have any questions or require additional photos.
On 18-Aug-19 at 14:22:34 BST, seller added the following information:Please note that I will offer International postage but this will be priced separately depending on where the winning bidder lives.On 24-Aug-19 at 10:36:24 BST, seller added the following information:My apologies for any confusion but this item CANNOT be posted internationally so UK based bidders only please.
The inside of the lid is lined in red velvet. The two compartments still have most of their lead lining in place and the two lids have their handles, the original shell veneer and their lead lining. The caddy s...hows significant wear and tear. The lid is not attached to the body and one hinge is missing, there are cracks and chips to the veneer on the caddy skirt in particular and around where the remaining hinge fits. One of the caddy lids has two largish chips of shell missing and the other has a couple of smaller chips. The feet are intact and made from mahogany. The caddy is definitely in need of renovation or it could make an interesting display item or curio.
It measures 18cm length along the top and 20cm long across the base. It is around 11cm high the highest point of the lid. It is 10cm deep. I will despatch using fully insured Hermes tracked postage. Please check my 100% positive feedback.
Thanks for looking and do email if you have any questions or require additional photos.
On 18-Aug-19 at 14:22:34 BST, seller added the following information:Please note that I will offer International postage but this will be priced separately depending on where the winning bidder lives.On 24-Aug-19 at 10:36:24 BST, seller added the following information:My apologies for any confusion but this item CANNOT be posted internationally so UK based bidders only please.
