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

The gilding as a whole has areas of wear with small areas of chipping and one section of loss to the moulding and one section of repair

Both of good proportions bearing original

the wholes raised on an ornate triform reticulated base with winged cherubs heads and foliate swags on dragon feet

This is an interesting piece

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