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Tea-caddy
Tea-caddy, fine tin-plate, pointed oval form with hinged lid and lock, the interior divided into two compartments; the exterior covered all over with a tortoiseshell japan with is now badly worn, the remains of decorative gilt borders can be made out around the body.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 50036
Creation/Production
Allgood family
Date: 1780-1790
Acquisition
Purchase, 1901
Measurements
Height
(cm): 9.5
Length
(cm): 11.4
Width
(cm): 7
Height
(in): 3
Length
(in): 4
Width
(in): 2
Techniques
cut
decoration
Applied Art
soldered
forming
Applied Art
japanned
decoration
Applied Art
Material
tin-plate
Location
In store
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