To include: the largest, 19th century, English, a tea caddy with burlwood veneers, domed top, brass inlays, and hinged, fabric-lined lid that opens to a divided interior with mahogany covers, compartments retain most of their original lead lining, marked "B & Co Improved" on hinge; the smaller, 20th century, rectangular shagreen, bone, and wood box, with hinged lid that opens to a divided interior, underside marked "KIRBY, BEARD & Co. PARIS," from an English maker of pins, needles, and hairpins (with stores in international locations).

6 1/4 x 9 x 4 5/8 in.; 2 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 4 in.

Private Collection, Virginia

The larger with light surface scratches, chips, losses, and repairs to veneer, age wear to possibly later fabric, (1) compartment with crack at the bottom, (1) crack to upper left corner (appears stable), (1) cover with missing handle, lacking key; the smaller with areas of separation and missing bone, lid does not fully close.