Regency Chinoiserie Tea Chest
Stock No: 10623
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Country: England
Date: Circa 1810 - 1820
Dimensions
Height: 18.00cm (7.09 inches)
Width: 23.50cm (9.25 inches)
Depth: 13.50cm (5.31 inches)
Main description
Regency Period Chinoiserie and Japanned tea chest.
The highly decorated Chinoiserie tea chest is of the highest quality, with detailed figures to the top and to the front. The figures are surrounded by floral decorations in family scenes showing some furniture and ornaments.
The tea chest retains its original gilt ormolu fittings to the sides and the original pressed ball feet.
The tea chest lid opens to reveal a very colourful and highly detailed figure on the inside lid; the figure is standing in a garden with birds and more floral decorations.
The colours that are seen are untouched because the light has not faded any of the Chinoiserie.
The tea chests pull out and again have further decoration and floral penwork to the body of the tea chests.
The Chinoiserie tea chest is one of the finest we have seen.
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What is the Regency Period?
The Regency period (1811-1820) formed the closing years of the Georgian era and was defined by refined classical design inspired by ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. Furniture from the period often features bold veneers, clean architectural lines and restrained decorative details in brass, ebony and gilt bronze.
For further information, see our Antique Furniture Periods encyclopaedia on the Georgian Period.
Why Buy From Freshfords Antiques?
Established in 1987, Freshfords Antiques has spent nearly four decades sourcing and curating the finest examples of English antique furniture. Our reputation is built upon a deep-rooted specialism in the Georgian and Regency periods, where we focus on selecting pieces that retain their genuine age, original patination, and unimpeachable authenticity. We believe that an antique should not only be a significant historical object but also a functional and beautiful addition to a contemporary home.
As proud members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA), we operate under a rigorously enforced code of conduct that prioritises professional integrity and expertise. Membership of BADA is only granted after a thorough election procedure and is subject to annual review, ensuring that our clients can purchase with complete confidence. When you acquire a piece from Freshfords, you are benefiting from a wealth of experience, a dedication to craftsmanship, and a commitment to preserving the heritage of the finest English cabinet making.
