An exceptionally Fine and Rare 18th Century Museum standard Rolled paper ‘Quill Work’. Tea Caddy in outstanding condition. The crimped paper decorated sections hold their original colours of Greens, Red and Salmon Pinks. It is hard to show by photograph but the change in colours with the background to the crimping wall colours is dramatic and largely unfaded. This is demonstrated between the angles of the first and second photo’s
The rolled paper on the the main body is Lemon Gilt Gilded on the surface edge, giving the appearance of very fine ‘Filigree’ work in Gold. This Gilding extends across the crimped, coloured sections giving a very clever illusion of colour behind Filigree. The internal lid is in immaculate condition with white Rolled Quills with only the coloured, crimped design Gilded. The sides of these crimped pieces of paper are a different colour to the background/bottom colour giving a three dimensional appearance (see photographs flat on and from the side) The unfaded and superb condition of this lid is quite striking when the box is opened and would have been even brighter when new. Both the internal and external lids carry their original handles. The external head has a wonderfully shaped swivel handle with a finial, the internal lid carries a brass button mushroom handle.
There is a central oval medallion of a sitting Lady reading a book beneath a tree, perhaps by a pond…….
The edges and opening Satin Wood with each corner supporting a single angled inlay of chequered Box wood and Bog Oak. The hinges, working lock and original key are all Silvered and in outstanding condition. The inside of the lid and base have their original velvet.
To sum up this is an exceptional C18th Tea Caddy of Museum Quality in totally original and untouched/unfaded condition. An amazing survivor and truly beautiful. It cannot be emphasised enough how very Rare it is to find a Quilled Tea Caddy in this condition and possibly the finest outside the V and A or a collection
Circa 1780-90
The last photo is an example in the V and A Museum………….
Quilling, or "paper scrolling", is constructed by rolling strips of paper around a needle-like instrument -
or feather or Porcupine quill.
The rolls are then shaped, turned on edge, and arranged on a background of fabric, paper or wood.
The traditional paper width is 3 mm,
giving depth and a 3D effect without being too bulky.
An exceptionally Fine and Rare 18th Century Museum standard Rolled paper ‘Quill Work’. Tea Caddy in outstanding condition. The crimped paper decorated sections hold their original colours of Greens, Red and Salmon Pinks. It is hard to show by photograph but the change in colours with the background to the crimping wall colours is dramatic and largely unfaded. This is demonstrated between the angles of the first and second photo’s
The rolled paper on the the main body is Lemon Gilt Gilded on the surface edge, giving the appearance of very fine ‘Filigree’ work in Gold. This Gilding extends across the crimped, coloured sections giving a very clever illusion of colour behind Filigree. The internal lid is in immaculate condition with white Rolled Quills with only the coloured, crimped design Gilded. The sides of these crimped pieces of paper are a different colour to the background/bottom colour giving a three dimensional appearance (see photographs flat on and from the side) The unfaded and superb condition of this lid is quite striking when the box is opened and would have been even brighter when new. Both the internal and external lids carry their original handles. The external head has a wonderfully shaped swivel handle with a finial, the internal lid carries a brass button mushroom handle.
There is a central oval medallion of a sitting Lady reading a book beneath a tree, perhaps by a pond…….
The edges and opening Satin Wood with each corner supporting a single angled inlay of chequered Box wood and Bog Oak. The hinges, working lock and original key are all Silvered and in outstanding condition. The inside of the lid and base have their original velvet.
To sum up this is an exceptional C18th Tea Caddy of Museum Quality in totally original and untouched/unfaded condition. An amazing survivor and truly beautiful. It cannot be emphasised enough how very Rare it is to find a Quilled Tea Caddy in this condition and possibly the finest outside the V and A or a collection
Circa 1780-90
The last photo is an example in the V and A Museum………….
Quilling, or "paper scrolling", is constructed by rolling strips of paper around a needle-like instrument -
or feather or Porcupine quill.
The rolls are then shaped, turned on edge, and arranged on a background of fabric, paper or wood.
The traditional paper width is 3 mm,
giving depth and a 3D effect without being too bulky.
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