A wonderful quality 19th century English Sarcophagus-shaped tea chest with the original glass sugar bowl, veneered in flame Mahogany. Four turned ribbed feet, two wooden ring handles and a mother-of-pearl escutcheon. The lid reveals two matching removable tea caddies with tin interiors sitting either side of the original sugar bowl within a felt-lined compartment. It is missing the key. (An identical tea caddy just sold on First Dibs for $3300.00 NZD).
Dimensions
H190mm x W360mm x D220mm
Available to view at
European Antiques
21 Ariki Street
Grey Lynn, Auckland
Phone: 09 360 9858 or 027 414 0081
Appointment hours:
Mon - Fri: 10am ~ 6pm
Sat: On Request
Sun: CLOSED
