French Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1800, the skillful inlays completely cover every inch of all 5-sides with foliate, vines and scrolls with ivory, brass, silver and contrasting woods.  The interior pierced bottom plate allows the moister drawer to breath.
5 ½ in. x 6 ¼ in. x 4 in.

Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, 1^st quarter of the 19^th century, of bowfront form; the cavetto molded hinged top opens to a pair of lidded compartments on bun feet.
Height 5 ¾ in. Width 8 in. Depth 5 in.