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Antique Double caddy in the neoclassical style decorated in penwork circa 1800
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Double caddy in the neoclassical style decorated in penwork circa 1800
The inspiration for this style of decoration would have been derived from illustrations, or possibly first- hand knowledge of paintings found on the walls of Pompeii and Herculaneum. There are depictions of winged beasts flanking the mask of a satyr to the sides, and dolphins face each other on either side of an ancient vessel, their tails blossoming into swirling acanthus leaves at the back, and winged beasts flanking the central motif in a symmetrical fashion to the front. Inside there are two lidded compartments for tea. These retain a little of their original leading.

Origin: UK ; Circa: 1800 ; Materials: maple and pine.

Size: 20.5 cm wide by 12.7 cm by 13.5 cm: 8.1 inches wide by 5 inches by 5.3 inches.

Condition: good overall, a little rubbing; working lock and key; see images

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