ENGLISH MAHOGANY TEA CADDY IN SARCOPHAGUS FORM,19th Century. Sarcophagus form with two wooden ring handles. Hinged lid with mother of pearl inlay opening to reveal two tea compartments with hinged covers with silvered lining; velvet-lined interior; with mother-of-pearl inlaid escutcheon, the whole raised on four bun feet. - 7 1/2" high x 12" wide x 6" deep. Estimate $400-500
Some sunfading. Lacking the crystal bowl. Tin lining the tea compartments is largely intact. Structurally sound.
