George III Satinwood Tea Caddy
Item Number: 185
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $2,000
Online Close: Apr 9, 2008 10:00 PM EDT
Bid History: 0 bids - Item Sold!
Description
George III satinwood tea caddy with canted line inlaid corners and decorative shell, leaf and acorn inlay with a lidded interior, in the Sheraton manner. Circa 1800
Tea Caddy measures Height: 4.5 in. Width/Length: 5.3 in. Depth: 4 in. Very good condition, one lid support needs small repair.
Tea Caddy is the name of a small box made to hold tea leaves. In the eighteenth century, tea was expensive and it was stored under lock and key. The first tea caddies were made with locks. By the nineteenth century, tea was more plentiful and the tea caddy was larger.
Special Instructions
Established in 1992, O'Sullivan Antiques is located in the center of the New York antique district at 51 East 10th Street. Renowned for their high quality antiques, they are members of the Irish Antique Dealers Association and deal in fine Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian period furniture, specializing in Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood and Walnut pieces. This item has a reserve and will not sell for less.