An especially fine bombe cased tea caddy in burl walnut or rosewood veneer. The top opens up showing two tea canisters and a central holder for a mixing bowl, although with no bowl. The inside is lined with dark blue velvet, the inside of the lid with tufted blue velvet. The lock has survived and has the working key and there are cast brass paw feet and side carrying rings. With an old finish but not refinished. 7 1/4" X 12 1/4" X 6 1/4". RL*
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