London Fine Antiques

Description

Our Stock # 18.9407

This is an antique sarcophagus tea caddy. An English, rosewood case with glass mixer, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Appealing craftsmanship with a striking decorative appearance
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Select stocks present fine grain interest
Light caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

Distinctive sarcophagus top with decorative satinwood stringing
Dressed to the fascia with a diamond shaped escutcheon — key absent
Pair of lidded canisters sit neatly with a later mixing glass to centre
Canisters in appealing original order, with gently aged linings

Mixing glass presents appealing cut detail with lozenge pattern
Sash shaped rim with a rolled, circular foot
Glass resides within a vibrant lined receptacle
The whole raised upon a quartet of dashing ball & claw feet

This is a distinctive antique sarcophagus tea caddy, with striking figuring and graced with fine Regency craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 35cm (13.75'')
Max Depth: 16cm (6.25'')
Max Height: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Caddy Width: 7.5cm (3'')
Caddy Depth: 13cm (5'')
Caddy Height: 12.5cm (5'')

Mixer Diameter: 10cm (4'')
Mixer Height: 11cm (4.25'')

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