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Tea Caddy

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

Tea caddy, oval of satinwood inlaid in various woods on the outside and inside of the lid with an oval panel containing a shell; on the front of the box is a conventional escutcheon.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Satinwood; inlay of various woods
Brief description
English 1780-1800
Physical description
Tea caddy, oval of satinwood inlaid in various woods on the outside and inside of the lid with an oval panel containing a shell; on the front of the box is a conventional escutcheon.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.1cm
  • Width: 14.3cm
  • Depth: 8.6cm
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].
Collection
Accession number
W.119-1919

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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