A Georgian quillwork (paper scroll) tea caddy, dating to circa 1790. This wonderful tea caddy is of hexagonal form and wooden construction with all sides elaborately decorated with paper scrolls of various colours and gilded edges. The central panel both front and back have oval stipple engravings of young girls, surrounded by scrollwork of floral designs. The top and side panels are all finely worked with paper scrolls forming floral decoration. Each panel is protected under glass bar two that are missing (front right side and back left side) – the glass of the reverse central panel is cracked. The caddy retains its original lock mechanism, key and hinges. The interior has two compartments and is foil lined.
Dimensions:
Height: 13.3cm. Width: 20.4cm. Depth: 12.4cm.
Condition:
Two of the larger glass panels missing front right side and reverse left side (wooden stringing also missing from these panels). Reverse central glass panel cracked. The wood stringing slightly warped on the small panel upper front right side. The box is slightly smiling when closed (lid doesn't close flush and leaves a gap). Some minor scuffs and marks to the wood work. The interior missing the small pull out lids and has usual wear to the foil lining. Age related wear as expected. Overall in good condition. Please examine photos carefully.
Postage:
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