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English Decorated Rolled Paper Tea Caddy in its Original Chinese Display Case

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
Antique Extremely Rare and Possibly Unique, English Decorated Rolled Paper Tea Caddy in its Original Chinese Display Case

England c.1780.

A Museum standard English Scrollwork Tea Caddy of imposing size within its original Chinese Hardwood Cabinet , also having the Trade Label of T. Dalton London Circa 1785.
Presumably the original owner of this amazing piece travelled to the Orient in the 18th century and commissioned the protective cabinet and thus preserving the caddy in its excellent state.
The rarity and excellence of the caddy and the Oriental connection suggests it was probably owned by an Important Tea Merchant.

Provenance
Private Collection

Literature: Unrecorded

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1780
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	351787

Dimensions

H.	11.38 in;
H.	28.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.