18th Century Black & Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy Boxes The adjustable candle holder sits

The adjustable candle holder sits within a frame with a shaped carrying handle to the top and above a turned wooden base

The lid and bottle bear an etched no

The carvings are crisp and remain in an excellent condition

The bronze is crisply cast with exceptional detail throughout and sits upon a marble plinth with later green baize lining to the base

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18th Century Black & Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy Boxes The adjustable candle holder sitsAn 18th century black and gold lacquer tea caddy in original untouched condition. The tea caddy is decorated with ornate foliate gilt designs throughout with brass carrying handles to each side. The hinged lid has a decorative painted armorial to the centre and opens to reveal a plush interior with four metal tea canisters. The mixing bowl is absent. The caddy shows signs of wear commensurate with age throughout with losses to the lacquer and denting