A VICTORIAN PARCEL GILT AND BLACK LACQUERED CHINOISERIE TEA CADDY, TOGETHER WITH A MODERN JADE AND BRASS MOUNTED WOOD JEWELRY BOX, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES, the chinoiserie tea caddy having a slightly domed and rounded rectangular hinged lid centering a family seated amidst a fenced garden before pavilion style gazebos, above similarly decorated conforming sides and opening to a pair of lidded zinc paper lined compartments, height: 4 1/2", width: 8 5/8", depth: 4 5/8"; a diminutive wood chest form jewelry box, with domed rectangular hinged lid centering an oval reticulated white jade plaque, flanked by spread winged butterfly clasps and corners of engraved floral foliage, above sides with similar strap mounts enclosing a rectangular escutcheon, opening to a bright pink silk lined and padded interior, length: 5 3/8".

Good condition, chinoiserie tea caddy has some areas of gilding wear, light surface marks, professionally restored and nicely detailed gilt scenes. Jewelry box is modern and in good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."