August Americana
Description:
Fruitwood Melon-form Tea Caddy with Spoon, England, late 18th century, incised lines dividing contrasting light and dark stained fruitwood, with steel escutcheon and iron stem, the interior containing a plated silver caddy spoon with shell-shaped bowl, (old patch repair above hinge),ht. 5 3/8 in.
Note: A typewritten label affixed to the interior lid states: "Used during the Revolutionary War. Owned by Mrs. Samuel Arment of Boston, Mass..."
Estimate $400-600
Patch repaired area on exterior abover rear hinge about 1 1/4 x 1 7/8 in.
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