George III octagonal painted tea caddy, the front panel painted with an oval medallion with a basket of flowers, the sides with flower sprays, the end panels with stylized flowers; the top with a similar oval painted with leaves and flowers. The interior and cover with traces of the original foil liner.

England c. 1790
6" x 3.5" x 4.5" high

PRICE: $950  

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Condition: Scratches to top and back, wear and tear as expected with age and use.

For three nearly identical caddies, probably from the same workshop, see Anne Stevens, The Story of British Tea Chests and Caddies : Social History and Decorative Techniques. ACC Art Books, 2022, p. 194.