Antique Drawing Room Tea Caddy, English, Flame, Sarcophagus, Regency, Circa 1820

Our Stock # 18.9161

This is an antique drawing room tea caddy. An English, flame mahogany sarcophagus with glass mixer, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. 

• Superb craftsmanship with striking decorative appearance
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
• Select flame stocks present superior grain interest
• Warm caramel hues dazzle beneath a wax polish finish

• Distinctive sarcophagus top with domed and beaded centrepiece
• Dressed to the fascia with a small circular lock escutcheon — in working order, key present
• Pair of lidded canisters sit neatly within their recess, with a mixing glass to centre
• Canisters in appealing original order, with aged linings

• Mixing glass presents appealing cut detail with diamond patterns
• One small loss to the circumference of the rolled foot
• Glass resides within a violet velvet lined receptacle
• The whole raised upon a quartet of squat bun feet

This is a dashing antique drawing room tea caddy, with striking figuring and graced with fine Regency craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 37cm (14.5'')
Max Depth: 21cm (8.25'')
Max Height: 20.5cm (8'')

Canister Width: 6.5cm (2.5'')
Canister Depth: 11.5cm (4.5'')
Canister Height: 10cm (4'')

Mixer Diameter: 10cm (4'')