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Tea Caddy

18th century (made)

Tea canister and cover, circular, of painted enamel on copper, with views and flowers on green ground.

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Tea Caddy
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Enamel on copper, painted
Brief description
Tea canister and cover, circular, of painted enamel on copper, with views and flowers on green ground.
Physical description
Tea canister and cover, circular, of painted enamel on copper, with views and flowers on green ground.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.2cm
  • Diameter: 5.7cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Myles Burton Kennedy, Esq.
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
C.434:1, 2-1914

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Record createdSeptember 19, 2019
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