Tea Caddy

A Sarcophagus shaped tea caddy with string inlay, an ivory keyhole and brass lion handles, raised on brass eagle claw and ball feet, containing two lidded compartments with ivory pulls. Provenance: The Collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney Labels. Circa 1860.
Condition: Good with wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions: Weight 740gm, Length 20cm, Width 12cm, Height 17.5cm