Edwardian Painted Tea Caddy

Description:

Edwardian Painted Tea Caddy, England, 19th century, sarcophagus-shape bird's-eye maple with polychrome enamel decoration, the cover with oval cartouche of flowers, the box with central oval cartouche of a flower-adorned lyre, each bordered with scrolled foliage, floral festoons to either side, compartmented interior, lg. 12 3/4, ht. 7 3/4, dp. 6 3/8 in.
Estimate $400-600

Age typical minor defects and abrasions. Slight lifting of an inlaid edge. Overall very good.


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