428 - A VICTORIAN BURR WALNUT, BRASS AND BONE-MOUNTED DOMED TEA CADDY, 19TH CENTURY

A VICTORIAN BURR WALNUT, BRASS AND BONE-MOUNTED DOMED TEA CADDY, 19TH CENTURY A Victorian domed rectangular tea caddy veneered in richly figured burr walnut, the exterior applied with engraved gilt-brass strapwork and white bone panels secured by domed studs. The front centered with an elaborate escutcheon surrounding a bone key plate. The hinged domed cover opens to reveal a divided interior originally intended for the storage of different varieties of tea, with remnants of the original foil lining. England, 19th century. Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 5 in., (16 x 24 x 13 cm.) Condition: Very good. General Surface wear. Some edge worn and peeling off the finish on a lower side corner. Locket working properly. Inner compartments division unglued, surface stress. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.