A 19th Century Dutch Brass Tea Caddy
In the 18th and 19th century, most wealthy houses would own at least one tea caddy. As tea was an expensive commodity, it would often be kept in a fine cadyy made from several different materials such as brass, wood, silver or silver plate.
A brass tea caddy and lid with embossed decoration throughout.This caddy has an inner lid to weight the tea down.it sits upon 4 brass bun feet.
Condition is good.
Dimensions; 20cm x 14cm x 12cm