Description

Fine early C19th Regency period brass-inlaid rosewood tea-poy .
Raised on quadruple brass inlaid sabre leg supports on finely-cast claw castors and wheels . The rectangular sarcophagus-design tea chest mounted on a lyre-shaped column support with fine and extensive brass inlay. The lid of the caddy/chest with a panel of profuse brass inlay , with further brass string line inlay throughout.
The hinged top opening to reveal a red-lined lid , the interior fitted with twin hinged and removable rectangular tea canisters together with a central glass mixing bowl.
The sides of the chest fitted with original cast brass decorative ring carrying handles .Fitted with original lock and working key .
In superb original condition with a rich colour and patina to the highly figured rosewood. The brass inlay all complete with no losses or lifting .
A piece of flamboyantly-designed Regency period furniture from an era when imported fashionable tea was an important and expensive commodity served in a polite ritual within high society circles .
H 32�
W 16�
D 10�
England c.1810
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on Selling Antiques showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
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