Tea caddy

Metal tea caddy covered in Chinese embroidery of a type known as 'a present'. The caddy is shaped and the damask and embroidered panels are edged wih gold lace. It is secured with two green silk beaded tassels.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0761.1
Type: Tea caddy
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 104 mm x 86 mm x 64 mm
Parts: Tea caddy