Antique English Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy

Item Details

An antique English Regency rosewood tea caddy, circa 1820. The caddy features a sarcophagus shape with a coffered hinged lid, along with a pair of brass toned lion mask handles, and a keyhole to the front. The interior with two lidded compartments, along with a central round compartment that once held a glass jar for loose leaves, and a leather lining to the lid. There are no visible markings to this box.

• EBTH follows CITES regulations with regard to the sale of rosewood species and all ebony species including calamander, coromandel, macassar ebony and other ebony; bidding must be reserved to bidders within the United States of America.

Condition

- wear to the exterior with scuffs, scratches, and chips; missing lining to one box; chips to the interior; one lion head is missing a ring; loose pieces; key is not included; formerly fitted with an escutcheon plate.

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Item #

18DCC238-637