Tea Caddy
1800-1820 (made)
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Tea caddy, rectangular with slightly raised lid, of tortoiseshell, the top decorated with brass enclosing a central panel inlaid with a spray of flowers in mother-of-pearl and silver wire. The interior has a cover, also of tortoiseshell, fitted with an ivory knob.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Tortoiseshell; inlay of mother-of-pearl and silver wire |
| Brief description | Tea caddy, English, 1800-1820 |
| Physical description | Tea caddy, rectangular with slightly raised lid, of tortoiseshell, the top decorated with brass enclosing a central panel inlaid with a spray of flowers in mother-of-pearl and silver wire. The interior has a cover, also of tortoiseshell, fitted with an ivory knob. |
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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.42-1919 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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