Porcelain Tea Caddies - Thuringian & Samson, 1800s

• Monochrome / Monochromatic - A painting or drawing finished in a single colour, or in different shades of a single color.
• Canted Corners - In decorative arts, especially furniture making, a canted corner refers to a technique where the corner of the piece is angled or "canted" to create a diagonal corner. This is different from a chamfered corner which is a technique where the edges of a corner are cut at an angle, creating a diagonal edge or "bevel" along the corner.
  
  A canted corner is typically used to add visual interest to the item. It can be found in various styles of furniture such as contemporary, Art Deco, or traditional. It is often used to create a sense of movement and dynamism in a piece.
  
  Canting a corner is a more complex technique than chamfering, and it is typically done by tilting the corner of a piece of furniture and then cutting the wood to match the angle. It's a technique that requires precise measurements and a good understanding of angles and geometry, and it is usually done by experienced artisans.
• Osier / Ozier Pattern - When used to decorate porcelain, the osier / ozier pattern is a decorative technique that creates a woven or basket-like pattern on the surface of the ceramic. The pattern is created by using a small, pointed tool to incise lines into the surface of the porcelain, creating the appearance of woven strands. It adds a subtle yet interesting texture to the surface of the piece. The pattern can be applied in a variety of ways, such as in a random or structured arrangement, and can be combined with other decorative techniques, such as hand-painted designs or gold leaf accents.

This item has been included into following indexes:

• Ludwigsburg Porcelain Manufactory (Germany) - fine porcelain 12
• Samson of Paris (France) - porcelain 77