Tea Caddy
1780-1800 (made)
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Ten-sided tea caddy, veneered in ivory and painted in green with delicate Chinoiserie buildings, and with flowers, scrolling leaves and a diaper pattern, the whole in Rococo style. With metal (silver?) stringing lines, silver loop handles, key-plate and shield. The shield is not inscribed, although a name or initials might have been intended.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wood carcase veneered in ivory, painted, with silver mounts |
| Brief description | English 1780-1800 |
| Physical description | Ten-sided tea caddy, veneered in ivory and painted in green with delicate Chinoiserie buildings, and with flowers, scrolling leaves and a diaper pattern, the whole in Rococo style. With metal (silver?) stringing lines, silver loop handles, key-plate and shield. The shield is not inscribed, although a name or initials might have been intended. |
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| Credit line | Given by Thomas Sutton, Esq., in memory of his wife |
| Object history | Given to the V&A in 1919 by Thomas Sutton Esq. [R.P. 19/3782]. |
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| Accession number | W.50-1919 |
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| Record created | December 23, 2008 |
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