Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Campaign, Victorian, 1850
Our Stock # 18.8649
This is an antique sarcophagus tea caddy. An Anglo-Indian rosewood colonial campaign casket with brass inlay, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
- Striking appearance with quality inlaid brass and a delightful sarcophagus form
- Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order
- Select stocks show fine grain interest throughout
- Warm caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish
- Shallow sarcophagus top with central lozenge bearing a brass inlaid quaterfoil symbol
- Interior dressed with a pair of gently narrowing compartments
- Each removable lid has a small brass pull set within an inlaid medallion
- Lid interior lined with ruched velvet in a medium green hue
- Front fascia dressed with an inset brass lock escutcheon — key absent
- Further brass inlay decorating the caddy with golden tones
- Circular brass drop handles to each side, looping through ornate foliate backplates
This is a distinctive and highly appealing antique sarcophagus tea caddy, with fine figuring and rich colour. A treat for the coffee table or desk. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 22.5cm (8.75'')
Max Depth: 13cm (5'')
Max Height: 14cm (5.5'')
Caddy Interior Width: 9cm (3.5'')
Caddy Interior Depth: 9.5cm (3.75'')
Caddy Interior Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')
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