Two Compartment Tea Caddy from the Early 19th Century

Description

Heading : Two compartment tea caddy from the early 19th century

Date : Early 19th century

Period : Regency-Victoria

Origin : England

Decoration :  Polychromatic banded stringwork. Applied ring handles with acanthus leaf terminals with insect decoration. Four applied brass ball feet. Interior with two compartments with similar banding to the covers.

Size : Height 13.3cm, width 24.3  depth 12.7

Condition : Excellent – other than the lining of the compartments which has worn away.

Restoration :The leather lining has been redone

Weight : 890 grams