Genuine Antique Pear Fruit Tea Caddy

The Tea Caddy turned in Sycamore shaped as a natural Pear fruit in bulbous form with slightly tapered lid surmounted by a naturalistic stalk to the top and natural patination. The front mounted with the original 18th century steel escutcheon and hinge to the rear. The interior of the Pear contains traces of the original silver lining and The Continental Novelty Pear Fruit Tea Caddy dates to the turn of the 19th century circa 1800.

The Pear Tea Caddy comes complete with working lock and tasselled key.

It is commonly believed that the Fruit Tea Caddies are made from fruitwood and are of English original however they are in actually made from Sycamore wood and are Continental.

This is a genuine period tea caddy from circa 1800 not a reproduction. 

Measurements 

18cm High x 10.5cm Diameter (7 x 4.13 Inches)

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