A very beautiful, fine quality, inlaid Tea Caddy from the English Georgian, Sheraton Period, Circa 1780.
 
The Tea Caddy is all handmade with very fine quality features;

* Beautifully chosen figured hardwoods.
* Exceptional inlays of Shells, Fan patera quarter corners, Spiral vertical corners,
Stringing to edges, all using many different types of wood.
* Four small corner feet, horizontal beading to top and bottom all around.
* Three internal compartments with knobbed lids - all original
* Fine brass swan neck handle & brass lock
 
The patination and colour of this piece is exceptional.
 
Dimensions:
Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)
Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)