A mid 18th century mahogany tea chest, of rectangular form with an ebonised moulded edge hinged cover having a cast gilt brass handle, revealing a pair of tin canisters with circular covers, flanking a domed lidded canister, the back with a baize lined spoon recess, the front with a cast gilt brass leaf escutcheon and raised on paw feet, 6.25in (16cm) h, 9.75in (24.6cm) w.
