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Tripod tea caddy

Side view of a tea caddy showing the moulded label on the pot. Side view of a tea caddy showing the grips moulded into the lid. Side view of a tea caddy showing the grips moulded into the lid. Side view of a tea caddy showing the grips moulded into the lid. Top view of a tea caddy showing the moulded pattern in the lid. Underside view of a tea caddy showing the tripod feet. Side view of a tea caddy showing the moulded inscription on the inside of the lid.
Side view of a tea caddy showing the moulded label on the pot. Side view of a tea caddy showing the grips moulded into the lid. Side view of a tea caddy showing the grips moulded into the lid. Side view of a tea caddy showing the grips moulded into the lid. Top view of a tea caddy showing the moulded pattern in the lid. Underside view of a tea caddy showing the tripod feet. Side view of a tea caddy showing the moulded inscription on the inside of the lid.

Classification

Description

A tea caddy with a screw lid and tripod feet.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

moulded: "Tea." (front of pot)
moulded: "Registration applied for. British Made." (inside lid)

Object number

AIBDC : 006548SA

Date

1920 - 1929 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
bakelite - generic term
PF
phenol formaldehyde
Dimensions
Height
140mm
Diameter
100mm

Colour

brown