18th Century Black & Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy Boxes The carvings are crisp and

The carvings are crisp and remain in an excellent condition

The right side of the frame has a small chip to the gilt and the left corner shows some  (please see photographs)

Height: 77cm

Dimensions (all illustrations in this collection are identical in dimension)

The silver has some tarnishing and surface scratches in places commensurate with age

18th Century Black & Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy Boxes The carvings are crisp andAn 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