Really nice and unusual 19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy, circa 1890.
Made of solid exotic hardwood with solid silver mounts on base and lid. The lid has 3 silver studs and a central silver large clasp which connect to a wooden finial underneath.The lid is the banded with silver repousse work.

The lid fits snuggly into the base to make it air-tight, to keep the contents fresh. The base is solid turned rosewood with silver repousse banding. The chain in silver but later, but would be identical to the original.

shadow-ornament
I have never seen another like this.....it could have held spices, tea or tobacco.
This is a VERY tea caddy and HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE !!

This item includes restricted materials and can not be sold outside of the contiguous United States.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The Caddy is in SUPERB condition. All original. The Chain is a later replacement.

Origin:
India

Materials & Techniques:
Silver, Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: India
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The Caddy is in SUPERB condition. All original. The Chain is a later replacement.