Three Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddies

British, late 18th/19th century, each of similar form, two with inlaid bone or ivory escutcheons, brass fittings, largest 8 x 10-1/4 x 6-3/4 in.

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter

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Condition Report: surface dirt and accretion, typical bumps and wear to cases, some warping to interior lids; largest with lid detached at one hinge, some lifting and losses to veneers