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Tea Caddy

1790-1810 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tea caddy, veneer of harewood with inlay of various woods. Oblong form with coved lid. The sides and the lid inlaid with paterae encircled with festoons of leaves. The interior divided into two compartments with separate covers.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Tea Caddy
  • Tea Caddy
  • Tea Caddy
  • Key
Materials and techniques
Harewood; inlay of various woods
Brief description
Tea caddy, English, 1790-1810
Physical description
Tea caddy, veneer of harewood with inlay of various woods. Oblong form with coved lid. The sides and the lid inlaid with paterae encircled with festoons of leaves. The interior divided into two compartments with separate covers.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.3cm
  • Width: 20.3cm
  • Depth: 11.4cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by the Rev'd. Graham Dilley
Object history
Bequeathed to the V&A in 1949 by the Rev'd. Graham Dilley [R.P. 49/1137].
Collection
Accession number
W.34-1949

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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