Antique English Rosewood Tea Caddy

Mid-19th century, rosewood veneers, oak secondary, sarcophagus form with trapezoidal panels and ring pull handles, over suppressed ball feet, the hinged lid opens to reveal a divided interior with central velvet lined sugar well, unmarked.

8 x 13 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.

From the Estate of the late Carroll Wayne "Denny" Dennis, Holly Springs, NC

Missing escutcheon; side compartments likely would have had hinged pull-out inserts (not present); wear to velvet lining; some minor nicks to edges; small surface crack to one side of exterior.