A Group of Three George III Tea Caddies

Second Half 18th Century

comprising a square example with canted corners, the body decorated with satinwood, mahogany and Tunbridge parquetry decoration, one example of rectangular form with canted corners the lid decorated with a marquetry shell, the front panel of body with paterae decoration and a third similarly decorated example.
Height of first 6 1/2 x width 5 x depth 4 1/2 inches .

Property from the Charlecote Antique Store, Kansas City, Missouri

This lot is located in Chicago.

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Charlecote Antiques was an anchor of Kansas City’s historic Crestwood neighborhood across four decades. The shop represented a multi-generational passion for scholarship and collecting with an emphasis on British Furniture and Decorative Arts. Opened in 1980 by Kaye Francis Miller, Charlecote built a reputation for sourcing fine 18th century furniture directly from England with a keen eye on craftsmanship and form. Todd Miller soon followed his mother into the business and further developed Charlecote into a world-class retailer. Todd loved taking trips to Europe to find beautiful and unique items to bring back to the shop. He became a staple of the art fair circuit around the nation and endeared himself to both customers and fellow dealers with his knowledge and willingness to teach others

Each appearing in overall stable and ready to place condition. Old scuffs and scrapes throughout, consistent with age and handling. Example with marquetry shell on front panel with some warping to the body and filled sections of stringing. Also with repairs around hinges. Lid of one interior compartment does not sit in place. The example with paterae decoration on front panel has discoloration to the finish on front where the lid meets the body. This example and the tallest example both have keys and functioning locks. Additional images available upon request.

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A Group of Three George III Tea Caddies

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