Antique Papier Mache Tea Caddy / Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay / Bird & Floral C. 1850 / Victorian Era / Tea Server/ Tea Box For Sale

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Antique Papier Mache Tea Caddy / Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay / Bird & Floral C. 1850 / Victorian Era / Tea Server/ Tea Box

Name: Antique Papier Mache Tea Caddy / Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay / Bird & Floral C. 1850 / Victorian Era / Tea Server/ Tea Box
Price: 834 USD
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43 Chesapeake Court Antiques

Aiken, SC

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An antique papier mache tea caddy featuring Mother of Pearl and Abalone. The Mid-Victorian caddy with serpentine front has two … more An antique papier mache tea caddy featuring Mother of Pearl and Abalone. The Mid-Victorian caddy with serpentine front has two interior compartments for tea. The top features a design with a central floral display along with a bird on each side. A handsome caddy of the quality of Jennens & Bettridge; perhaps, an unmarked J&B box. Rich glossy black accented with gold and some of Mother Natures shimmering handiwork.

English Circa 1850; Lock is marked with VR for Victoria Regina and Patent, no other mark found. A key is included with the box; this may or may not be the original. It works with a little encouragement.

Measurements; 8 ¼ X 6 X 5 ¼

Condition; very good, small chip on back of box near hinge, some loss of gilt work, most of the silver interior is still intact. Crazing in a accordance with age and use. Please note the pictures showing the loss of the silvered lining which is quite normal for a box of this age. As with all antique boxes which have generally been stored closed the box may have an odor associated with age.

Item ID: 2010050a less

Dimensions: 8.25ʺW × 6ʺD × 5.25ʺH

Styles: Victorian

Period: Mid 19th Century

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Mother-of-Pearl; Paper Mache

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Black

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Condition Notes: very good, small chip on back of box near hinge, some loss of gilt work, most of the silver interior … morevery good, small chip on back of box near hinge, some loss of gilt work, most of the silver interior is still intact. Crazing in a accordance with age and use. Please note the pictures showing the loss of the silvered lining which is quite normal for a box of this age. As with all antique boxes which have generally been stored closed the box may have an odor associated with age. less

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