The first an inlaid mahogany tea caddy with coffered lid and brass handle, the body with ribbon and diamond lightwood inlay to front and sides, inlaid to top with the date 1767; and the second a casket form mahogany tea caddy with light and dark wood inlays, coffered hinged lid opens to reveal three divided compartments with remnants of lining, bone escutcheon, on four metal scroll feet, sides with lion mask ring handles.

Larger 8 x 12 x 6 in.

Estate of the Late Dr. Robert Hogan Gaskins Jr., of Greenville and Jacksonville, NC. Dr. Gaskins, a beloved dentist, curated a lifetime's collection of antiques and silver in his custom Williamsburg style home.

Smaller caddy lid ill-fitting with loss and does not close completely; larger caddy with losses to inlay, surface wear, and staining.