Marble-painted Tin Tea Caddy

Description:

Marble-painted Tin Tea Caddy, America or England, early 19th century, with applied green cut glass and floral openwork escutcheon on yellow and gray marbled body with truncated corners, (imperfections),ht. 5, wd. 4 3/4, dp. 3 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

Back plate, left and front plates are separated from the top plate; inner compartment dividing plate missing; light scratches and wear to exterior of body.


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