A rosewood domed top tea caddy

£1,150

SKU: TL3822A

A rosewood domed top tea caddy concealing two lidded compartments;  the lid with a panel of satinwood inlaid with a picture of Muckross Abbey, Killarney, the whole piece extensively decorated with ‘Tunbridgeware’.  A fine example.  Circa 1840/1850

Probably made by Henry Hollamby  (1819 – 1896) who sold his Tunbridge ware panels to Killarney Ware makers.  Source:  Tunbridge Ware’ by Brian Austen, 1989, page 195

Condition In good condition

Medium Rosewood

10 ¼” (26cm) wide, 6 ½” (16.5cm) deep and 6” (15cm) high

All measurements are approximate

 

 

 

 

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