Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mid-19th century, unsigned, the smaller in burl veneers with tunbridge strapwork and beveled border inlays, opening to twin lidded mahogany compartments retaining much of the likely original lining (4 1/4 x 7 x 4 1/4 in.); the larger ornate parquetry veneers framing central elm veneer panels, inlaid key escutcheon, opening to twin lidded tea compartments with turned finials, raised on four bun feet (5 x 9 x 5 1/2 in.).
Smaller with small areas of inlay loss, small veneer cracks, and loose hinges; larger with scattered old insect damage, peeling to lining, underside upholstered surface loose and with wear.