Why You’ll Love It
This extraordinary English tea caddy was made by master artisan Chris Malcomson is a one-of-its-kind piece. Veneered in burr oak with delicate Tunbridge style banding in ebony and fruitwood, the domed lid and curved sides were especially challenging to execute. The top is framed in Rio rosewood intricate marquetry, a carved bone keyhole and bronze roping handles. Inside, there are twin zinc-lined compartments, traditionally used to store and blend China and India teas.
Details
Materials: Wood
Measurements: 1 ⅛” tall x 1 ⅜” long x 1” deep
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist / Maker: Chris Malcomson
Provenance: Miss Seattle Collection
Please Note: You are purchasing the tea caddy only. Everything else you see is not included, but is used to demonstrate scale and placement suggestions.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
