First half 19th century, all three opening to twin tea storage compartments flanking a central well, the largest of angular bombe form, rosewood veneers and mother of pearl inlaid escutcheon (7 3/4 x 14 x 7 1/2 in.); the second of sarcophagus form, coromandel veneers, turned wood handles, hinged lid tea compartments with violet velvet lined sugar well (8 1/4 x 13 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.); the third also of sarcophagus form, mahogany veneers, inlaid brass escutcheon, central sugar glass etched "W Larkin" to side (6 1/2 x 10 x 5 1/2 in.).

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

All with nicks to corners, some veneer cracks, and scratches; Rosewood caddy with areas of veneer losses to corners, lid not seated flush when closed; coromandel missing escutcheon; interior lining with wear and losses.