Pair of Tea Caddies 1878 - 1879

silver, inorganic-material

3d sculpting

3d model

silver

wedding photograph

3d image

jewellry advertising photography

war

product fashion photography

jewelry design

virtual 3d design

3d shape

inorganic-material

decorative-art

gold element

This pair of tea caddies, crafted by William Barnard in 1878-1879, exemplifies the artistry of the period. The caddies, made of silver, feature intricate geometric patterns and detailed engravings of birds amidst foliage, reflecting the popularity of Chinoiserie themes in 19th-century design. These small but exquisitely crafted objects, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcase the skill and aesthetic sensibilities of the time, highlighting the significance of tea drinking and the appreciation for decorative arts in Victorian England.