Box - hexagonal - wood, mother-of-pearl - Hexagonal tea box
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Hexagonal tea casket made of wood and mother of pearl, in Victorian style, circa 1900, origin United Kingdom, dimensions 10 x 7 x 7.5 cm, weight 151 g, in excellent condition.
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Rare Victorian mother-of-pearl tea caddy with original inner lid.
Hexagonal model - England 1850-1880
The box is entirely hand-covered on the outside with a geometric mosaic of cut, diamond-shaped mother-of-pearl panels. No panels missing.
in exceptionally complete and original condition.
Interior: solid wood with the four original corner supports and the original inner lid with knob. The lid was designed to seal the tea airtight.
Bottom: authentic felt lining with all four original ball feet.
Such a complete condition is very rare for 19th-century boxes.
The hinges operate smoothly. A beautiful collector's item.
Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 7.5 cm. Weight: 151 grams.
This lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by POST NL
Rare Victorian mother-of-pearl tea caddy with original inner lid.
Hexagonal model - England 1850-1880
The box is entirely hand-covered on the outside with a geometric mosaic of cut, diamond-shaped mother-of-pearl panels. No panels missing.
in exceptionally complete and original condition.
Interior: solid wood with the four original corner supports and the original inner lid with knob. The lid was designed to seal the tea airtight.
Bottom: authentic felt lining with all four original ball feet.
Such a complete condition is very rare for 19th-century boxes.
The hinges operate smoothly. A beautiful collector's item.
Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 7.5 cm. Weight: 151 grams.
This lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by POST NL
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
151 g
Style subtype
Victorian Style
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
Hexagonal tea box
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
wood, mother-of-pearl
Model
hexagonal
Style
Antique
Colour
Cream
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
7.5 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
circa 1900
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