A GEORGE II BLACK LACQUER AND GILT CHINOISERIE TEA CADDY, CIRCA 1740

A GEORGE II BLACK LACQUER AND GILT CHINOISERIE TEA CADDY CIRCA 1740Of bombe outline13.5cm high, 26cm wide, 14cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, one internal divider missing, the other with old break and is shorter than designed, this probably was fitted for internal canisters which are also absent, there is no key but the lid is open at time of reportThe handle and lock probably original The surface with marks, indentations, knocks, chips and old refreshing Some signs of old woodworm especially to the rearCondition Report Disclaimer