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English George III Satinwood Inlaid 'Aesop's Fables' Tea Caddy, circa 1800

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
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.

More Information

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;

Message from Seller:

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