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1st item: Regency sarcophagus-form rosewood tea caddy with domed lid, boxwood string inlay accented with inlaid diamonds to lid, inlaid escutcheon with key, and two wooden ring handles, all on four bun feet. Partitioned interior with two compartments. 8 in. H x 10 in. W x 5 in. D. Circa 1820. 2nd item: Mahogany tea caddy with inlaid shell and floral reserves to front and lid, the edges with chevron inlaid banding, inlaid escutcheon (lacking key). Partitioned interior with two compartments having string inlay and floral carved mother-of-pearl finials. Marbled paper lining to interior of lid. 4 1/2 in. H x 8 in. W x 4 5/8 in. D. Mid to late 19th century.
PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Ian M. Mathison, Murfreesboro TN and Big Rapids, MI.
CONDITION: 1st item: Interior wells lack lining, feet reglued, some scratching, handles possibly added or replaced; otherwise excellent condition. Lock not tested or guaranteed. 2nd item: 3-inch-long section of replaced veneer to the back of the lid; a few tiny chips/repairs to edge banding; overall very good condition.
