Tea caddy (462)
Unknown Artist
Mahogany tea caddy; lid with roman ogee edge profile; brass handle and a lock escutcheon fixed in place with three nails; three letter stamp inside lid.
Provenance Narrative
According to the donor, the caddy formerly belonged to Rev. Blanchard Hutchinson, whose ancestors supposedly brought it from England. Dating from "May Flower."
Place Made
England
Signatures/Marks
T.C.S.
(stamped inside lid)
1755-1790
Wood, brass
5.0 x 5.0 x 9.1 in
462
Image and text: DAR Museum, 2025
Where you'll find this
DAR Museum
Permanent collection
