Tea caddy
Category
Ceramics
Date
1735
Materials
European porcelain
Measurements
125 x 84 x 50 mm
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1245591.3
Summary
A Meissen tea caddy and cover, decorated with chinoiserie scenes in the manner of J.G. Herold. The cover surmounted by a gilt pineapple knop. c.1735. Marked with crossed swords and '87' incised on base.
Provenance
The bequest of Margaret (Anderson) McEwan, The Hon. Mrs Ronald - later Dame Margaret - Henry Fulke Greville, DBE (1863-1942) from probate records linked with the donation of the property to the National Trust in 1943. This item found on the record for Polesden Lacey English and other porcelain stored in cellars, page 98.
Marks and inscriptions
crossed swords / 87 (on base)
