Lot 1257 , A late Victorian Tunbridge Ware rosewood tea caddy, inlaid to the top with Warwick Castle, W 14, H 11.5cm D 11cm

A late Victorian Tunbridge Ware rosewood tea caddy, inlaid to the top with Warwick Castle, after the design by George Wise but probably by Boyce Brown and Kemp (post 1873) and having geometric and oak leaf banding to top and sides and inner lid, with key and old paperwork enclosed, W 14, H 11.5cm D 11cm
Estimate £200-300

Minor crazing and ware, light surface scratches in places, liner worn. Key present but lock does not appear to turn.


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Sold for £190