Superb example of an English Regency Rosewood Double Tea Caddy of traditional sarcophagus outline, with lavish brass inlay decoration. The dome shaped hinged lid enclosing a complete original fitted interior, including a hand cut crystal mixing bowl, possibly its original, and two hinged lid lift-out canisters also with decorative brass inlay, raised on original reeded bun feet. First quarter of Nineteenth Century.
Firmly attributed to Cabinetmakers Gillows of Lancaster England.
Condition: Superb condition with no losses to brass stringing, the mixing bowl is perfect with no clouding to glass inside. Lock is present and working, key is lacking.
Width: (at widest) 12.5” (33.75cm). Depth: (at top) 6.25” (16cm). Height: 7.5” (19cm).