A GEORGE III YEW, SYCAMORE AND MARQUETRY TEA CADDY

A GEORGE III YEW, SYCAMORE AND MARQUETRY TEA CADDY
CIRCA 1780
The top with satinwood reserve, the front with paper transfer depicting Venus and putti, the borders inlaid with berries and foliage, the tea compartment with original lid and ivory knob and a compartment for a mixing bowl, original silver-plated carrying-handles, the interior of the cover with label 'This belonged to Rev’d. G. Foxton, 1793 – 40 years vicar of Steyning'
5 ½ in. (14 cm.) high; 10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) wide; 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) deep

Provenance

Reverend G. Foxton, 1793, Vicar of Steyning.