Georgian Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy

Early 19th century, rosewood veneers with satinwood inlay, rectangular hinge lidded form with inlaid key escutcheon and ring handle to lid, raised on ball feet, opens to red leather lined interior with twin lidded compartments with remnants of original tin lining, flanking a central well with early blown glass mixing bowl.

6 x 10 1/4 x 5 in.

From the Collection of a Lady, Williamsburg, Virginia

Areas of inlay loss; base corner with small area of veneer loss; some wear to leather from age and use.