A single tea Georgian caddy in harewood with an oval medallion of a distinctively figured wood fragment, framed by a formal design of delicate foliage, suggesting the Grecian laurel or myrtle wreath. This evergreen plant was symbolic of victory, achievement in the arts, immortality, and love. Sacred to Venus, it was adopted by the exponents of the neoclassical style. An Adam drawing in Sir John Soane's Museum library (London) shows this motif on a chair designed "for the Right Hon. Lord Stanley".

An excellent example of an altogether classical composition, surviving in original condition.

 4.5" wide.

 Last quarter 18th century. 

The decoration continues on the sides. The dot design and the ovals in peculiar growth wood, point to an early Tunbridge ware piece.  

Inside showing  original lining. No inner lid.