M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES
 

 

GEORGE III INLAID SATINWOOD & HAREWOOD TEA CADDY

England, c1790

 

 

     

 

           

 

   

 

 

 

Of hexagonal form, the top and front with inlaid boxwood and harewood* paterae, the front sides inlaid with

harewood diamonds, edge stringing, brass ring lift and inlaid keyhole escutcheon, opening to a single lidded mahogany

lidded compartment, retaining early key

 

Condition: original finish; the inner lid with original paktong paper; several minor veneer cracks to lid at back;

harewood retaining excellent green coloration

 

*Harewood – white sycamore, often dyed green and used for inlay during the late 18^th  and early 19^th centuries

 

4.75"H 7"w x 3.5"D

 

SOLD

 

#5328

 

 

We welcome and encourage all inquiries.  We will make every attempt to answer any questions you might have.

 

 For information, call (901) 761-1163 or (901) 827-4668 or email mfcreech@bellsouth.net 

 

American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Discover accepted

 

 

 

 

 

---

Accessories     Ceramics     Early Asian Ceramics     Fine Art     Furniture     Glassware     Silver     Home