18th/19th century, each of rectangular form with conch shell inlay, hinged lids opening to divided and lidded paper lined double compartment interiors, diamond escutcheons: one with fan inlaid corners and striped borders, ivory escutcheon 4-7/8 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.; one with diamond border, 4-7/8 x 7-1/4 x 4-1/2 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.

both with some surface scratches and bumps, staining and losses to paper linings, possible later reveneering and restorations throughout