Tea caddy
John A. Gilbert & Co.
Category
Metalwork
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
Brass, Tin
Measurements
275 mm (H)420 mm (W)310 mm (D)
Place of origin
London
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Speke Hall, Merseyside
NT 1195986
Summary
Large rectangular tea caddy, canted corners, hinged lid and interior fitted with two circular holders. Lacquered in black and gold with Chinoiserie figures in garden setting with willow trees, bamboo, fanciful rockwork and pagodas. Shaped brass clasp.
Marks and inscriptions
JOHN A GILBERT and CO, LONDON (printed along bottom to front and back)
Makers and roles
John A. Gilbert & Co., manufacturer