English, 19th century. A mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the molded top having a foliate-decorated bail handle in brass, above a front panel with a fruit and foliate brass escutcheon and a band of inlay around the edges, the interior divided into three compartments each of which retains its original tea tin, all rising on brass Chinese feet; ht.7, wd. 9.75, dp. 5.25 in. Condition: Some small age splits.
English, 19th century. A mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the molded top having a foliate-decorated bail handle in brass, above a front panel with a fruit and foliate brass escutcheon and a band of inlay around the edges, the interior divided into three compartments each of which retains its original tea tin, all rising on brass Chinese feet; ht.7, wd. 9.75, dp. 5.25 in. Condition: Some small age splits.
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