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English George III Satinwood Inlaid 'Aesop's Fables' Tea Caddy, circa 1800
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A wonderful and unusual circa 1800 English George III two compartment tea caddy having rectangular satinwood veneered oak case with Kingwood, boxwood, and ebony inlaid borders and 'Aesop's Fables' themed green-stained boxwood inlay and penwork decoration to the top and front with center ovals of 'The Eagle and the Fox' on top and the front, below lozenge-form bone-inlaid key scutcheon, is that of the mighty lion.
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Origin: England Period: 19th Century Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. The top and interior compartment lids with minor age 'warp';original lock and working key. Creation Date: circa 1800 Styles / Movements: George III, Hepplewhite, Regency Patterns: Animal/Insects Incollect Reference #: 777122 -
Dimensions
W. 8.13 in; H. 4.88 in; D. 4.5 in; W. 20.65 cm; H. 12.4 cm; D. 11.43 cm;
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Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com
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