Description
A Victorian papier mache tea caddy, of rectangular breakfront form, inlaid mother of pearl and polychrome decorated with gilt highlights, the hinged cover decorated Eton college from the Thames, inscribed 'Eton', revealing a divided interior with two covers having mother of pearl floret handles, the silvered lock stamped crowned 'VR, ME***S PATENT', on turned mushroom feet, 4.75in (12cm) h, 7.75in (19.6cm) w.