CHEST WITH TEA SET

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The rectangular box has a geometric cube design in marquetry on the outside. The interior is empty but is lined with cloth. A shelf has been inserted to hold a miniature tea set which contains of an oval platter, a teapot, a creamer, a covered sugar, 2 cups and 2 saucers. The porcelain has a floral design against a white ground. The box has an elaborate keyhole in the front which has a leaf design. There is a brass handle on the top of the box.

Object name:

CHEST WITH TEA SET

Made from:

Wood marquetry -- brass -- porcelain -- cloth

Made in:

FRANCE

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

8.9 x 20.3 x 12 cm (3 1/2 x 8 x 4 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

34.55.1-2

Class:

WOOD

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973