TC566: Monumental three canister tea chest in figured rosewood
on a mahogany carcass with mother of pearl inlay standing on turned
rosewood feet having turned rosewood drop ring handles.
The shape of this chest combines elements and influences
characteristic of the nineteenth century. It is structured in an
ancient Egyptian architectural form combining tapered and pyramid lines
which make this caddy a strong statement of the robust and elegant style of the
Regency. The composition of the top is strong. The inlaid mother of pearl
inlay panels are set off by a further stringing of white-metal. (pewter).
circa 1830.
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