George III Inlaid Burlwood Tea Caddy

First quarter 19th century, pine secondary, unsigned, of rectangular form with canted corners, ring handled and hinged lid, the perimeter edges decorated in linear mixed wood inlays, obverse with inlaid mother of pearl kite key escutcheon, open interior with traces of original tin lining.

4 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Some areas of veneer loss, most noticeably to back and one side; losses to tin lining; mis-shaping to ring handle.

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