~ 19th Century Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy ~
This is a fine example of a 19th century tea caddy, with a hinged top enclosing a compartmented interior. The interior including a possibly later glass mixing bowl with turned handles to each side (see pictures).
The tea caddy comes in a medium brown with raised on bun feet. It has a hinged lockable lid (but no key).
~ Dimensions ~
The caddy measures 12 ½ inches (32cm) by 6 1/2 inches (16.5cm) with a height of 7 ½ inches (19cm).
It weighs 2.79Kg.
~ Condition ~
The key is missing from the item.
The door works and the woodwork is in good condition with the few scratches and loss of vanish as expected with its age.
Overall the tea caddy is in nice condition and presents well.