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Tea caddy

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1800

GUSN

GUSN-44740

Description

White lobed bodies w/ gilt, scalloped edge and cobalt blue painted sprigs of flowers. Tea caddy w/ oval body on circular foot; hat cover w/ broken finial.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tea caddies (containers)
cookware
gilding
painting (coating)
porcelain
Porcelain
Painted
Gilded
CADDY

Additional Identification Number

MJ145

Maker

Possibly Worcester Royal Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Worcester, England

Dimensions

6.5 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1958.135AB

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