An Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam inlaid wood tea caddy
19th century
Unmarked
The ebonized wood tea caddy with brass hardware featuring bone inlaid in a scrolled foliate pattern, the hinged top with a floral medallion and locking mechanism, with hinged top revealing four lidded compartments and a set-in tray with eight smaller compartments, all above a sliding drawer with carved bone pull
5.375" H x 11.125" W x 7.25" D

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. With scattered rubbed wear and losses to the finish. One rear corner with 0.25" loss to wood. A few components that the inner compartment lids rest on are unmounted, retained with the lot. Repair to one foot. Lacking key. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.