Bidspirit auction | Victorian Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy

Victorian Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay - A smartly designed early-to-mid 19th-century rosewood tea caddy, shaped in the classic sarcophagus form and elevated on four small bun feet. The front features a mother-of-pearl escutcheon (keyhole inlay), giving a refined contrast to the richly grained, dark-toned rosewood veneer. Inside, the box retains its two original caddies with ebonised lids and turned knobs, all set within a red velvet-lined lid interior. A well-crafted and handsome piece, ideal for collectors of fine Georgian and Victorian boxes or period kitchenalia. Approx. Dimensions: Height: 16cm Width: 20cm Depth: 12.5cm Key Features: - Sarcophagus-shaped rosewood caddy - Mother-of-pearl keyhole inlay (lock present, no key) - Two original internal lids with turned handles - Red velvet-lined lid interior - Classic bun feet