England, early to mid 19th century, the tea caddy in turned fruitwood with metal escutcheon, interior with silvered lining, includes key (7 1/2 x 5 in.), and turned treenware, likely lignum vitae wood, cylindrical form with spreading domed screw top lid; both unmarked.

7 1/2 x 5 in. dia.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Repairs to silvered interior; some minor surface scratches to exterior commensurate with age.