British, 19th/20th century, three compartment caddy inlaid with mosaic purfling external and internal, Sheffield plate handle, central canister flanked by two removable lift out lidded containers (hand written interior "Indian" and "China"), ivory escutcheon, 13 x 6-1/4 x 6-1/4 in.; pagoda style box with lion handles, wood escutcheon with key, 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 7 in.; three compartment caddy with inlaid brass edges, three removable metal boxes with handles, seven spoon slots, metal escutcheon with key, 9-3/4 x 6 x 5-1/2 in. 

 

Provenance: Collection of Marion and Theodore Gore, Williamsburg, VirginiaNote:

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three compartment very good, minimal cracks to exterior veneer and wear at edges match age, no key, age to internal felt, evidence of tinned lining; pagoda style no wear; three compartment with some tarnish, handle marks on lid, key not tested, rust