England, circa 1860s, both in domed chest form with ornate brass strappings, the tea caddy in burlwood veneers, domed lid with scrolled handle, opens to twin domed compartments engraved with designations for "Black" and "Green" tea storage, labeled PARKINS & GOTTO 24 & 25 OXFORD St. LONDON," beneath a royal blue and gilt velvet lined dome interior, includes key (6 3/4 x 9 x 4 3/4 in. (handle down); the letter box in coromandel veneers, opens to a blue upholstered and divided interior, without key (7 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.).

From the Collection of the late William and Sara McCoy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Some minor light scratches; tea caddy with small area of veneer loss to "Green" lid, and some wear to velvet interior; the stationary box with some loose boss tacks, divided interior with later lining.