Antique Tea Caddy Pewter Crab Boss Arts & Crafts Period
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:17068 | Material: Wood covered in hand hammered pewter |
| Original/Repro: Original | Type: Tea Caddy/Box |
An unusual diamond-shaped Arts & Crafts pewter covered wooden tea caddy with original silver paper lining. The hammered pewter displays a fish scale appearance that suits the finely carved black crab boss (possibly Whitby Jet). Small rivet pins dress the box and lid, which sits well and opens and shuts with the feel of being well sealed. The base shows the majority of its original green leather covering. There is one scratch line on the lid and a few to the sides that do not really... detract. One rear corner has wear which shows through to the wood. The two brass hinges are in good firm order.
H 11.5cm x Depth 13cm x W 17cm
H 4.5in x Depth 5in x W 6.75in
H 11.5cm x Depth 13cm x W 17cm
H 4.5in x Depth 5in x W 6.75in
