England, mid-19th century, in rectangular form with mixed wood veneers, mother of pearl or brass inlays, the smaller form a tea caddy with moth inlaid lid and banded strap inlays, twin compartment interior retaining some of the likely original lining (4 1/2 x 8 x 4 1/2 in.); the second box with high grade fancy parquetry inlaid borders, fan paterae corners, and open interior (5 3/4 x 12 x 9 in.); the third in a small box in similar patterned mixed wood inlay borders, lid with inlaid brass cartouche engraved "HANDKERCHIEFS", blue velvet upholstered interior. All unmarked.

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

Some light surface scratches to veneers; without keys; larger box with some inlay cracks and losses mainly along perimeter, with later lining to interior; caddy interior lid missing pull.