A Distressed George III Rolled Paper Filigree Octagonal Tea Caddy Under a 19thC Glass Dome sub-Curios Much polishing goes into the

Much polishing goes into the true technique of japanning

This is an interesting piece

The right leg is missing but could be replaced

Both of good proportions bearing original

It was the northern half of the street which came under the scrutiny of the Metropolitan Board of Works when the Cross Act of 1875 earmarked it for demolition on account of its dangerous slum tenements

A Distressed George III Rolled Paper Filigree Octagonal Tea Caddy Under a 19thC Glass Dome sub-Curios Much polishing goes into theOrigin: English Period: George III & Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1770 & c. 1890 The Caddy: Height: 6. 75 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 4 inches The Dome: 10. 75 diameter base x 10. 5 inches high the dome The George III period rolled paper filigree gilt wood tea caddy of octagonal shape with boxwood edgings profusely decorated with floral motifs, scrolling foliage and pineapples opening to reveal a portioned interior with lift out lid with