CHAPTER 22: MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

Figure 22.1: Caddy decorated with bone, probably made by Napoleonic prisoners-of-war, c. 1800. Pine carcass clad with panels of carved and pierced bone mounted over gold-coloured foil (now rather dull) and fixed with small bone pegs; iron lock and brass hinges; base and underside of main lid bare wood; inner rims partly painted red (possibly later); two interior compartments, now also painted red, with lids decorated with carved and pierced bone over foil and lined on their undersides with dark blue paper. Height 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in); width 19.1 cm (7 ½ in); depth 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in). Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery 

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Figure 22.2: caddy decorated with bone, probably made by Napoleonic prisoners-of-war, c. 1800. Pine carcass clad with panels of engraved bone fixed with small brass-headed nails; brass escutcheon, lock and hinges; faded green baize on base; underside of lid lined with faded red baize; single unlined interior compartment. The right-hand panel at the front of the caddy, when moved to one side, reveals a recessed bone panel which is decorated in polychrome with a risqué image of a young woman. Height 14.3 cm (5 5/8 in); width 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in); depth 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in). The Old Malt House, Hungerford 

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Figure 22.3: Horn chest, c. 1760. Mahogany carcass veneered with pieces of horn and bone between decorative bands of bone and ivory and similar stringing; raised lid with concave bone border applied silver motifs and upper border of horn press-moulded with intricate foliate pattern; fine-quality silver handle; bare mahogany base; underside of main lid lined with red velvet trimmed with silver braid; interior with three compartments containing plain mahogany canisters with raised sliding lids; long narrow compartment at rear, possibly for glass phials containing sweetening essences. Height 16.5 cm (6 ½ in); width 25.4 cm (10 in); depth 14.6 cm (5 ¾ in). Ronald Phillips, London  

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Figure 22.4: Horn chest, c. 1760. Oak carcass veneered with pieces of horn between decorative bands of ebony and ivory and similar stringing; raised lid with similar decoration; silver handle, escutcheon, lock, and hinges; underside of main lid and three interior compartments lined with later red velvet; two Old Sheffield plate canisters with cap lids dated c. 1780; canisters engraved by the London firm of Vaughan & Cotterell in 1852 with information relating to the history of the chest; original sugar canister replaced by cut-glass sugar bowl at same time. Height 17.8 cm (7 in); width 25.4 cm (10 in); depth 14 cm (5 ½ in). The National Trust, Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire  

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Figure 22.5: Indian (Vizagapatam) horn chest, c. 1835-40. Sandalwood carcass clad with polished horn (probably buffalo) in a gadrooned pattern; gadrooned horn finial and feet; underside of lid finished with sandalwood with decorative border of ivory with incised black lac decoration; three interior compartments containing two sandalwood canisters with horn-veneered lids and a glass sugar bowl. Bears label of the London maker and retailer D. & J. Diller on underside of main lid. Height 19.7 cm (7 ¾ in); width 35 cm (13 ¾ in); depth 20.3 cm (8 in). Hampton Antiques, Northamptonshire 

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Figure 22.6: Indian (Vizagapatam) chest, c. 1835-40. Sandalwood carcass clad with strips of unpolished deer antler fixed with steel pins; carved bone feet drilled to simulate antler; interior finished throughout with sandalwood with areas of ivory veneer with incised black lac decoration; three interior compartments containing two sandalwood canisters with ivory-veneered lids and a glass sugar bowl. Height 17.8 cm (7 in); width 38.4 cm (15 ½ in); depth 21.6 cm (8 ½ in). Witney Antiques, Witney 

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Figure 22.7: Caddy ornamented with marble, c. 1790. Rosewood carcass finely decorated with pieces of white and coloured marbles; close-plated silver handle; brass lock and hinges; green baize on base; underside of main lid lined with silvered paper; three interior compartments with removable wooden lids. Height 12.7 cm (5 in); width 22.9 cm (9 in); depth 14 cm (5 ½ in). Private collection 

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Figure 22.8: Chest ornamented with marble, c. 1820. Thick pine carcass finely decorated with large variety of pieces of coloured marbles; pressed brass feet; lion’s mask ring handles at ends; brass lock and large brass hinges; base covered with thin brown leather; entire interior similarly decorated with pieces of marble; three interior compartments containing two tinplate canisters with hinged lids and engraved glass sugar bowl (probably replacement). Height 18.4 cm (7 ¼ in); width 28.2 cm (11 1/8 in); depth 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in). Private collection 

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Figure 22.9: Blue John and ebony chest, c. 1775. Pine carcass faced with panels of Blue John on front and sides; ebony veneer on back and lid; lid with central diamond-shaped Blue John inset and gilt-metal handle; gilt-metal escutcheon, inner rims and single long hinge; gilt-metal ball-and-claw feet; red Morocco paper on base with gilt-metal edging; underside of main lid and three interior compartments lined with dark red velvet; three glass canisters with cut decoration on shoulders and gilt-metal cap lids with engraved borders. Height 17.2 cm (6 ¾ in); width 23.2 cm (9 1/8in); depth 12.7 cm (5 in). Private collection 

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Figure 22.10: Wood and marble chest, c. 1820. Wood (unidentified) frame with brass stringing and panels of Cotham or ‘landscape’ marble; brass handle, lock and hinges; interior lined throughout with later blue velvet; three compartments (canisters missing). Height 13.5 cm (5 ¼ in); width 23.8 cm (9 3/8 in); depth 13.5 cm (5 ¼ in). Roderick Butler, Honiton 

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Figure 22.11: Painted caddy, c. 1820. Painted in imitation of various coloured marbles; brass hinges and lock; underside of lid lined with red Morocco paper; two interior compartments with painted lids with bone knobs. Height 12.7 cm (5 in); width 20.3 cm (8 in); depth 12.7 cm (5 in). Hampton Antiques, Northamptonshire 

Figure 22.12: Caddy decorated with sealing wax, c. 1790. Pine carcass covered with sealing wax impressions of seals; painted gold line around base; brass drop-loop handle, lock and hinges; green baize on base; single interior compartment with no inner lid. Height 14 cm (5 ½ in); width 18.4 cm (7 ¼ in); depth 10.2 cm (4 in). Mallams, Oxford 

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Figure 22.13: Caddy decorated with sealing wax, c. 1810. Pine carcass covered with sealing wax impressions of seals and intaglios; brass ball feet, lock and hinges; green baize on base; underside of main lid lined with red Morocco paper; single interior compartment. Height 14.6 cm (5 ¾ in); width 12.7 cm (5 in); depth 10.2 cm (4 in). Private collection 

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Figure 22.16: Shagreen chest, c. 1735. Pine carcass covered with black ray skin shagreen with inscribed lines on edges; brass handle, lock, hinges and escutcheon; base covered with green baize; underside of main lid and two interior compartments lined with red velvet trimmed with silver braid; two chased and engraved silver canisters with marks for John Newton, 1738 (see Chapter: Silver, Figure 17.11). Height 14 cm (5 ½ in); width 14.6 cm (5 ¾ in); depth 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in). Private collection

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Figure 22.17: Shagreen chest, c. 1770. Pine carcass covered with green shagreen (probably shark skin); silver handle, corner mounts, escutcheon and hinges; base covered with green baize; underside of main lid and two interior compartments lined with red velvet, that on lid trimmed with gold braid; two silver canisters with rose finials on lids and engraved decoration of tea plants, with marks for William Vincent, 1771. Height 15.2 cm (6 in); width 21 cm (8 ¼ in): depth 11.4 cm (4 ½ in). Payne & Son, Oxford 

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Figure 22.18: Shagreen chest, c. 1765-70. Pine carcass covered with black shagreen (probably shark skin) with inscribed lines on edges; lid with gilt lettering ‘TU DOCES.’; silver handle, feet, escutcheon and hinges; bare pine base; underside of main lid and three interior compartments lined with red velvet trimmed with silver braid; two silver tea canisters engraved with coat of arms of the Sykes family of Sledmere, Yorkshire, both with marks for Edward Darvill, London, 1769; earlier covered sugar bowl with marks for Thomas Farren, London, 1730, but engraved later to match tea canisters. Height 17.2 cm (6 ¾ in); width 28 cm (11 in); depth 14 cm (5 ½ in). © Christie’s Images Ltd 

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Figure 22.19: Shagreen caddy, c. 1780-90. Pine carcass covered with green ray skin shagreen; silver borders, finial, escutcheon, cartouche and hinge; green baize on base; underside of main lid lined with tinfoil; single interior compartment with inner lid. Height 11.4 cm (4 ½ in); width 15.2 cm (6 in); depth 8.3 cm (3 ¼ in). Private collection 

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Figure 22.20: Silver and shagreen caddy made by George Henry Hart, 1913. Height 17.2 cm (6 ¾ in). Private collection 

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Figure 22.21: Caddy decorated with shells, c. 1790-1800. Pine carcass with mahogany mouldings with barber’s pole stringing; panels decorated with shells interspersed with semi-precious stones and coloured glass; brass drop-loop handle, lock and hinges; (later) purple baize on base; underside of main lid and single interior compartment lined with (later) silvered paper. Height 14 cm (5 ½ in); width 18.4 cm (7 ¼ in); depth 10.2 cm (4 in). Private collection 

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Figure 22.22: Chest decorated with shells, c. 1820. Mahogany carcass with mahogany mouldings; panels decorated with shells interspersed with polished stones, marble and small blue beads; wooden ball feet; marble escutcheon; brass handle, lock and hinges; underside of main lid lined with green baize; two interior compartments (canisters missing). Height 19.1 cm (7 ½ in); width 25.1 cm (9 7/8 in); depth 13 cm (5 1/8 in). Private collection 

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Figure 22.23: Caddy decorated with feathers, c. 1790. Pine carcass with mahogany mouldings with boxwood stringing; base with border of fruitwood veneer set with ebonised diamond pattern; panels decorated with feathers, predominantly from game birds (including pheasant, partridge and duck), and covered with glass bordered with narrow strips of gilt paper; (replacement) ivory escutcheon; brass drop-loop handle, lock and hinge; green baize on base; underside of main lid lined with tinfoil; two interior compartments with mahogany lids with small brass knobs. Height 11.5 cm (4 ½ in); width 17.8 cm (7 in); depth 11.4 cm (4 ½ in). Private collection 

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Figure 22.24: Caddy decorated with mirror glass, c. 1790. Pine carcass with mahogany mouldings with barber’s pole stringing; panels filled with segments of mirror glass; boxwood escutcheon; brass drop-loop handle and lock; silvered brass hinges; marbled paper on base; two interior compartments (lids missing). Height 12.1 cm (4 ¾ in); width 17.8 cm (7 in); depth 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in). Private collection 

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Figure 22.25: Caddy decorated with mirror glass and silver-coloured foil, c. 1790. Pine carcass with boxwood mouldings with barber's pole stringing; panels filled with pieces of mirror glass with silver-coloured foil behind and patterns created by removing areas of mirror backing to show foil; brass drop-loop handle; silvered brass hinges; underside of main lid lined with pink paper; two interior compartments (lids missing). Height 13 cm (5 1/8 in); width 18 cm (7 1/8 in); depth 11 cm (4 3/8 in). Private collection  

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Figure 22.26: Caddy decorated with mirror glass and embroidered silk, c. 1790. Pine carcass edged with stained beech mouldings; panels filled with mirror glass overlaid on front, sides and lid with pieces of embroidered silk; brass drop-loop handle and hinge; green baize on base; underside of main lid lined with pink paper; single interior compartment with whitewood lid. Height 11.4 cm (4½ in); width 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in); depth 9.5 cm (3 ¾ in). (The late collection of Robert Harman Cannell) Private collection  

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Figure 22.27: Caddy decorated with patterned silk, c. 1790. Pine carcass edged with mahogany mouldings; panels lined with pieces of green silk (now faded) woven with a floral pattern and covered with glass; silvered hinge; (later) paper on base; underside of main lid lined with tinfoil; single interior compartment. Height 14 cm (5 ½ in); width 17.9 cm (7 in); depth 7.6 cm (3 in). Private collection