Circa 1840-60s, pagoda form, featuring chinoiserie floral and exotic bird mother of pearl inlays, and carved ring double handles, opens to twin hinge-lidded compartments labeled "G" and "B" for green and black tea leaves, flanking a center sugar well with footed cut crystal cup, raised on reeded base trim with disc feet.

7 1/2 x 14 x 7 1/2 in.

From the estate of the late Robert H. Staton Jr., Durham, North Carolina

Some areas of chipping along base molding; some minor scratches to veneer; crack to underside panel; some remnants to interior of tea compartment lining; repairs to both ring handles.