λ An early Victorian rosewood novelty tea chest

λ An early Victorian rosewood novelty tea chest, in the form a sideboard, the hinged lid (originally with a raised back) revealing a baize lined interior, with a pair of spoon compartments flanking a sugar bowl aperture, the front with a pair of pull-out tea canisters which are locked when the lid is down, with an arched panelled front, 40.9cm high, 38cm wide, 17.5cm deep.