Polychrome-painted Floral-decorated and Inlaid Wood Tea Caddy

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Polychrome-painted Floral-decorated and Inlaid Wood Tea Caddy, England, c. 1820, cut-corner three-compartment caddy, the exterior lid centered with painted garden tools surrounded by garlands of flowers, the sides decorated with blue ribbons suspending floral swags, floral wreaths, and vines, the interior with three wells lined with rose-colored leather, supported on brass ball feet, ht. 7 1/4, wd. 11 3/4, dp. 6 in.
Estimate $400-600

Minor crack and veneer loss to lower rear portion of box.

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