Description

Victorian Rosewood, Tunbridge Ward Miniature Tea Caddy.

A extraordinary Victorian  rosewood miniature tea caddy (probably an apprentice piece) dating back to c.1870. The miniature features beautiful  tunbridge wars mosaic  inlay to the top and right the way around the box.

Open the tea caddy to reveal twin rosewood  lids featuring bone knobs and the original paper interior with  a working lock and key.

The box sits on four little bone feet.

Superb quality and condition measuring 10 x 6.5 and stands 7cm high.