322/12: A very rare early 19th century Continental Apple-Shaped Tea Caddy raised on a circular base, with two scenes of Bavarian mountain villages, one on either side. The lid is inset with a "collage" of tiny Alpine flowers behind glass and within an ebonised frame, whilst the interior retains much of its original lead-paper lining. This is very much from the "family" of valuable Fruit tea caddies, and typically it has a steel hinge; curved steel lock and steel oval escutcheon to the front. Good original condition, and a bit of a find! c.1820

Caddy, fruit, furniture, object, tea

321/12: A superb quality and remarkably original Sheraton Period Tea Caddy veneered overall in finest quality figured satinwood and crossbanded in rosewood to all sides. The top, front and both sides are further inlaid with oval panels of marquetry depicting sprays of English flowers whilst the canted corners are inlaid with 'urns' of flowers on green-stained harewood backgrounds. The lid opens to reveal twin marquetry inlaid lids which retain all their vibrant colours and much of the original lead-paper lining remains. A remarkable caddy in almost untouched condition. c.1790

Caddy, furniture, marquetry, object, satinwood, tea