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Lot 159
An Antique Inlaid Tea Caddy with Exotic Hardwoods
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, rectangular form, the exterior featuring a strongly grained rosewood with light wood inlay, the hinged cover opening to reveal an inlaid diamond cartouche framing a monogrammed medallion "JPM," the body holding three caddies with hinged covers of exotic hardwoods and inlaid letters "B," "S" and "G," two brass knob handles to top.

8.25 x 12 5/8 x 6.75 in.

Some denting and looseness to brass knobs, which are likely not original; likely a later key; some minor scratching.