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Tea Caddy

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

Oval tea caddy painted brown with a border of honeysuckle ornament in white on a black ground. On the front and back is an oval medallion with three human figures under glass. On the top is a a silver handle. The inside of the box and lid is edged with gilt metal.


Object details

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Brief description
Tea caddy, English, 1780-1800
Physical description
Oval tea caddy painted brown with a border of honeysuckle ornament in white on a black ground. On the front and back is an oval medallion with three human figures under glass. On the top is a a silver handle. The inside of the box and lid is edged with gilt metal.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.8cm
  • Width: 10.8cm
  • Depth: 7.7cm
Credit line
Given by Thomas Sutton, Esq., in memory of his wife
Collection
Accession number
W.67-1919

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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