Early 19th Century English Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy circa 1820-1840 a classic and poetic symbol

a classic and poetic symbol of England’s layered history

this antique Sèvres porcelain centerpiece tray features a finely hand-painted romantic scene of a classical maiden and cherub amid a dreamy floral landscape

Measures approximately 8

Antwerp (1882)

and softly rendered trees

Early 19th Century English Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy circa 1820-1840 a classic and poetic symbolEarly 19th Century English Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy Circa 1820 1840 An exceptional early 19th century tea caddy, richly veneered in luminous tortoiseshell and adorned with finely cut mother of pearl panels across the facade and lid. The form is architectural and sculptural, with a stepped top and softly contoured bombe shape that reflects the refined design sensibilities of the Georgian period. The interplay between the deep amber