British/American, comprising: two examples of octagonal form in mahogany and burlwood, diamond ivory inlaid escutcheons, hinged lids opening to single compartment interiors, larger 5-1/2 x 7 x 5 in.; sarcophagus form example with two turned side handles, mother of pearl inlaid escutcheon, carved foliate finial, hinged lid opening to single compartment interior, 7-1/4 x 9-1/2 x 5 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado

Note: From a private collection representing 18th and 19th century tea caddies and boxes of various designs from America, Britain, Asia and Europe. Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

scattered surface scratches and bumps, possible reveneering and later restorations throughout; mahogany octagonal example with some warping and looseness to lid; burlwood octagonal example with some edge chips, cracks, and small separations, one bottom edge panel broken off; sarcophagus form with some chips and losses to interior, one corner chip to lid, crack to one bottom corner