Furniture & Works of Art - 11 Nov 2008
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A carved walnut tea caddy
A carved walnut tea caddy, having guilloche and floret bands, with acanthus and shell canted corners of rectangular bombe form, the hinged cover with a faceted gilt brass handle with a later plush lined interior, the base inscribed '1693', 5.75in (14.5cm) h, 9.25in (23.5cm) w.