Tea caddy (one of a pair), early 19th century, British, Pine base, cover; paper, silk, Overall (caddy, confirmed): 5 1/2 × 7 3/4

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Tea caddy (one of a pair), early 19th century, British, Pine base, cover; paper, silk, Overall (caddy, confirmed): 5 1/2 × 7 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (14 × × cm), Woodwork-Furniture, The term caddy, now used for any tea container, derived from the Eastern word kati, meaning about 12/3 pounds. Caddies were ornamental boxes fitted with one- or two-lidded compartments. Of elliptical shape, this delicate example is decorated with rolled paperwork

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