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Bombe Shape

From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Georgian Rosewood Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of bombe shape made from Rosewood is raised upon four ornate brass feet with twin loop handles, one to each side. The exterior is finished with a raised top, Boxwood stringing across the shaped body and a bone diamond-shaped escutcheon. The interior of the box is lined in the original ruched velvet with twin lids surmounted by bone-turned handles. Traces of the original silver foil lining can be seen in each compartment. The Tea Caddy dates to the Georgian period during the reign of George IV circa 1820. The Tea Caddy is a fantastic example perfect for a new collector to begin their Tea Caddy journey.

The Tea Caddy comes complete with a working lock and tasselled key.

Rosewood has many variations. Indian Rosewood, also known as Bombay Rosewood or Bombay Blackwood, is found in India and Indonesia. It is highly valued for its striking appearance with colours ranging from a medium-brown to dark red-brown with even darker grain lines. Madagascan Rosewood, found in Madagascar is a pink-brown colour with a darker almost purple grain.

Georgian, 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.

Boxwood can be found in Europe, Northwest Africa and Southwest Asia. It is a light cream that turns darker to brown when exposed to light. The trees are very small meaning it is suited to smaller projects like edging or inlay instead of veneers.

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.

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