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Tea caddy (462)

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, 2024

Where you'll find this

DAR Museum
Permanent collection