British, 18th/19th century, comprising: one example of elongated octagonal form with conch shell, urn, and flower inlay, converted to a jewelry box(?), hinged lid opening to lidded interior with two fitted removable trays, bone or ivory escutcheon, 4-3/4 x 7-3/8 x 4-1/4 in.; one example of elongated hexagonal form with conch shell inlay, hinged lid opening to divided, lidded double compartment interior, 5 x 10-1/4 x 4-5/8 in. Note: From a private collection representing 18th and 19th century tea caddies and boxes of various designs from America, Britain, Asia and Europe.

Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado

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scattered surface scratches and bumps, lids slightly warped (do not sit completely level), small chips and losses to inlay, some cracks and separations throughout, possible reveneering and later restorations throughout; hexagonal example with repair to lid edge at one corner