Superb Mid 19th Century Twin Compartment Tea Caddy..

Great small twin compartment tea caddy , superior to many offered for sale. No chips ,splits or replaced veneers, original lids and knobs, original stop hinges, original escutcheon, remains of original lead lining, original lock sadly no key but not hard to find a replacement.The only faults I can find are two of the supporting “pillars” for the lids have been replaced and possibly the rear right hand button foot is a replacement.

This is such a well proportioned caddy which is in such lovely condition, yes there is fading to the outside but the walnut has developed a warm glow ( many caddy’s have been re-stained and had a new coating of French polish added which in my opinion completely spoils them), if you wish to have a caddy with natural colour and patination that only develops with time and has been lovingly polished for over 150 years this may be the one for you.

Small size for a sarcophagus tea caddy, only 21 cms wide, 15 cms high, 13.5 depth.

Great example of its type and worthy of any collection.