Objets d'Art

Tea Caddy atributed to Abraham Roentgen Neuwied

Period

1750

Material

veneered oak frame

Sizes

(height) 17.00cm. (width) 14.00cm. (Length) 22.00cm.

Description

Sacrcophagus shaped tea caddy on four legs, fitted with an ormolu bronze grip and scutcheon. The interior has three compartments with brass containers. The container in the middle has a hinging lid, the other two have round lids decorated with a star. The chest has a small drawer that can hold a spoon and that can be opened by a little spring lever that can be reached when the chest is open. The chest can be locked with a key.