Tea Caddy

Enamel, copper | 11.0 x 7.5 x 5.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 22584

Description

Rectangular green enamel tea caddy with shaped canted corners and circular cover, with copper mounts; decorated throughout with raised posies and coloured flowers divided by gilt foliate scrolls.

Provenance

Purchased by Queen Mary from the Kennedy Collection, 1915.
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Mary of the United Kingdom (1867-1953)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Enamel, copper

enamel, copper

Measurements

11.0 x 7.5 x 5.9 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Kitchen Equipment
Object type(s)
containers
culinary containers
containers for storing food
tea caddies

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