18th C Rauenstein Porcelain Tea Caddy

  

This 18th C Thurginian Porcelain Tea Caddy is one of the early pieces manufactured by Rauenstein. The ribbed design and the motif are consistent with early pieces from the late 18th century. The tea caddy is marked on the base.

The common Rauenstein factory was founded 1783 - 1784. There was porcelain being produced by Greiner Rauenstein as early as the 1750's according to online sources. The dated sticker on the piece reads "1775"; however, I have not confirmed that date. The sticker also reads "Parke Bernet", which is a Sotheby's company. That provenance has not been confirmed. The dimensions are 4.25" x 3" x 1.75. There is wear consistent with age and use. The item "18th C Rauenstein Porcelain Tea Caddy" is in sale since Sunday, January 3, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Decorative Arts\Ceramics & Porcelain\Teapots & Tea Sets". The seller is "delightful_discoveries_by_sns" and is located in Bowie, Maryland. This item can be shipped worldwide.