George III painted harewood oval tea caddy, the front painted with flower stalks and branches tied with a bow, the back with a large floral swag, the top with an arrangement of garden tools, flower swags and birds.

England c. 1790
7.25" x 4.25" x 5.5" high

PRICE: $1,250  

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Condition: Lovely condition. Small chip to the branch left of the escutcheon. Small scratches from age and use.

For similar painted tea caddies, see Stevens, Anne, et al., editors. The Story of British Tea Chests and Caddies : Social History and Decorative Techniques. ACC Art Books, 2022, pp. 193-194.