2 Tea Caddies: Anglo Indian and Old Sheffield
Vizagapatam tea caddy and Old Sheffield Plate tea caddy, 2 items total. 1st item: Anglo Indian Vizagapatam tea caddy with sadeli miro-mosaic inlay at edges, mother of pearl borders and carved sandalwood inlays including front panel with two lions; the hinged lid opening to reveal two interior compartments with carved and micromosaic lids. 5" H x 8 3/4" W x 5 1/8" D. Early 19th century. 2nd item: Old Sheffield Plate tea caddy, oval form with round lift top and engraved floral medallion and foliate decoration. 2 3/4" H. English, circa 1800.
Condition Report: 1st item: A couple of small losses to micro mosaics, most notably on top, and a few small losses/repairs to mother of pearl borders; 2 areas of loss to back of lid at each edge; some warping to interior lids, overall very good condition. 2nd item: Wear; showing pink to decorations and edges.
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Vizagapatam tea caddy and Old Sheffield Plate tea caddy, 2 items total. 1st item: Anglo Indian Vizagapatam tea caddy with sadeli miro-mosaic inlay at edges, mother of pearl borders and carved sandalwood inlays including front panel with two lions; the hinged lid opening to reveal two interior compartments with carved and micromosaic lids. 5" H x 8 3/4" W x 5 1/8" D. Early 19th century. 2nd item: Old Sheffield Plate tea caddy, oval form with round lift top and engraved floral medallion and foliate decoration. 2 3/4" H. English, circa 1800.
Condition Report: 1st item: A couple of small losses to micro mosaics, most notably on top, and a few small losses/repairs to mother of pearl borders; 2 areas of loss to back of lid at each edge; some warping to interior lids, overall very good condition. 2nd item: Wear; showing pink to decorations and edges.