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Tea Caddy

1780-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tea caddy, square, of satinwood, inlaid on the outside of the lid and on the front of the box with an oval medallion of wood; on the lid a small ivory handle.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Tea Caddy
  • Key
Materials and techniques
Satinwood; wood inlay
Brief description
Tea caddy, English, 1780-1800
Physical description
Tea caddy, square, of satinwood, inlaid on the outside of the lid and on the front of the box with an oval medallion of wood; on the lid a small ivory handle.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.4cm
  • Width: 10.2cm
  • Depth: 10.2cm
Credit line
Given by Arthur Myers Smith Esq.
Object history
Given to the V&A in 1919 by Arthur Myers-Smith Esq. [R.P. 19/6007].
Collection
Accession number
W.171:1-1919

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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