18th Century George III Period Bombe Tea Caddy

18th Century George III Period Bombe Tea CaddyA superb mid 18th century George III period bombe tea caddy. English, circa 1760. Why we like it A totally original example complete with tin canister boxes with lids and original brassware. Superb colour and patination. Very rare and highly sought after bombe shape. This tea caddy displays some similarities to designs in the first edition of Thomas Chippendales Gentleman and Cabinetmakers Director (1754). Influenced by the avant garde French fashion

75 in / 30 cm

fabulously decorative and possibly unique

realistically carved horse hooves

For a comparable example with scrolled legs see Bonhams

Size of the engraving: 54 cm x 38 cm / 21

Canton region

exotic design from the mid-18th century

An identical pair of chairs is illustrated in Ronald Phillips

for furnishing Longwood House

The traditionally upholstered

One castor is a replacement

696 lots illustrated profusely in colour