Description

Twin Caddy 

From our Tea Caddy collection we are delighted to introduce this rare form Antique Folk Art Cottage Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular form made from Sycamore wood in the shape of a cottage with apex roof, chimney and dormer windows. The Cottage is painted to the exterior with simulated leaded muntin windows, a red front door left ajar and foliage to the sides and rear with a further red stable door. When opened the Tea Caddy reveals twin tea caddy compartments with green painted foliage borders and turned handles. The compartments contain traces of the original silver foil lining. The Novelty Folk Art Tea Caddy is a rare example of early Tunbridge Ware with painted decoration dating to the Georgian period during the reign of George III Circa 1800. The later Tunbridge Ware features inlaid woods which is now more commonly recognised.

The Antique Folk Art Cottage Tea Caddy comes complete with a working lock and tasselled key.

Measurements (inches) 7 x 7.7 x 4.5

Tunbridge Ware is a form of inlaid woodwork which is typically in the form of boxes, smaller objects and/or accessories that are characteristic of Tonbridge and the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent in the 18th and 19th centuries. The decoration consists of a mosaic of many very small pieces of different coloured wood combined to make a decorative scene.

Sycamore also known as Harewood is a member of the Maple family, found in Europe. It is light yellow in colour and is often a very clean wood, with a straight, fine grain. The wood is often pippy. However, these pips are usually a very similar colour to the rest of the wood making them hardly visible.

The Georgian era was a period in British history dating from 1714-1837, the Georgian era after the Hanoverian kings George I, George II, George III and George IV.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.