19th century English mahogany tea caddy in New York, New York

19th century English mahogany tea caddy
Price: $315
Type: Art & Antiques, For Sale

Up for sale a lovely 19th century English nicely figured mahogany tea caddy with brass lion's head ring handles. The tea caddy measures 6.5" high x 12" wide x 5.75" deep. The mahogany of the tea caddy is enhanced by an edge inlay of ebony or ebonized wood as well as satinwood. The ebony or ebonized wood is inlaid in the majority of the caddy edges. The satinwood inlay is placed only around the bottom edge of the tea caddy lid and also around the edge of the 2 lids of the 2 interior tea compartments as well as around the interior circular opening for the mixing bowl which is missing. The caddy has a bone inlay escutcheon and its key is present although the lock is not in working order. The 2 interior lids for the tea compartments also have bone knobs. The whole is raised on wooden bun feet. A nice example of its type. The tea caddy is in very good condition with some minor restoration. The last picture shows an area where some of the ebony inlay was missing and it was professionally restored with a matching wax. The second to last picture shows the left side of the lid of the caddy where there is a crack in the mahogany measuring 2" in length and beginning at the left edge of the lid. Finally the caddy has a slight wobble.
Please email me with any questions or to schedule an appointment to view the caddy if you are in my area.

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