Papier mâché two compartment tea caddy exquisitely decorated with oriental scenes in mother of pearl and gilding, the inside with supplementary lids. The lock stamped with "VR" for Victoria Regina. This is one of the few examples of this decorative style to survive. It points to the work of Alsager, first employed by Jennens and Bettridge and later in his own company Alsager & Neville. He was one of the principle exponents of chinoiserie decoration. Circa 1845.
There are further images of this tea caddy at: http://hygra.com/uk/tc2/TC339-Papier_mache_caddy_circa_1845D/
Origin: ; Circa: 1845;
Materials: Papier mâché.
Size: It measures 8.1 inches wide by 5.5 inches
deep and it is 5.3 inches high including feet: 20.6 cm wide
by 14 cm deep by 13.5 cm high.
Condition: good overall, working lock and key, There is
some cracking of the papier mâchè near the hinges. See images.
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nature have wear please enlarge the images and ask for extra
information as needed.
Keywords: tea caddy, Victorian, papier mâché, mother of pearl inlay, gilded, japanned, Chinoiserie, Alsager, Alsager & Neville,
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