Furniture & Works of Art - 13th January 2009

Lot 419

A mid 18th century walnut tea caddy

Estimate £300 - £400

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Description

A mid 18th century walnut tea caddy, burr veneered, cross and feather banded with caddy moulded edges, the interior with a pair of tole lidded canisters flanking a recess and with a concave spoon rest, 6in (15cm) h, 9.25in (23.5cm) w, 5.75in (14.5cm) d. Some patches and losses of veneer, left base return moulding missing.