{"product_id":"george-iii-inlaid-mahogany-rectangular-tea-caddy-inlaid-patera-motifs-twin-compartments-c1790","title":"George III Inlaid Mahogany Rectangular Tea Caddy – Inlaid Patera Motifs \u0026 Twin Compartments c1790","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eA very fine example of a George III inlaid mahogany rectangular tea caddy measuring approximately 18 cm x 12 cm x 11 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe exterior is constructed from figured mahogany, accented with delicate boxwood stringing and centered with distinctive inlaid patera or fan motifs within green-stained oval reserves on both the hinged lid and front panel. The box features an ivory or bone diamond-shaped escutcheon and includes a working key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eLifting the lid reveals a dual-compartment interior retaining its original matching pair of internal lidded tea canisters complete with small turned knobs, alongside fragments of traditional marbled paper lining inside the lid. The base is finished with a felt protective covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eLength: Approximately 18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eDepth: Approximately 12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eHeight: Approximately 11 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eItem: Rectangular tea caddy with twin compartments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eStyle: George III Period English Antiques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eEra\/Age: Late 18th to Early 19th Century (circa 1790–1810)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003eMaterials: Mahogany veneer, boxwood stringing, marquetry patera inlay, bone escutcheon, and marbled paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003eFeatures: Dual internal lidded canisters, working lock with key, and contrasting oval patera inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition commensurate with age. The exterior wood grain and stringing remain clean and well-preserved. The interior features its original matching lidded canisters, while the marbled paper lining to the inner lid shows traditional historical loss and wear. The lock is operational with the included key. 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