Victorian mahogany sarcophagus shape 2-section small tea caddy

Elegant mid-Victorian small mahogany tea caddy in the typical Georgian form of a sarcophagus, with a domed hinged lid. The interior has two sections; the top of the lid is trimmed with a gadrooned border and the body is raised on four squat bun feet.

Made in England, c. 1860’s.

460 g
12 cm tall
19.5 x 11.5 cm

Very good antique condition. Wear inside and to liner appropriate to age and use; no internal lids; losses to corners; lid doesn't sit flush; some cracking to the exterior veneer.