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Mother of Pearl
Masonic Tea Caddy
This is a rare
Regency period single compartment tea caddy in lovely amboyna wood. It has a very unusual
mother of pearl panel inlaid to the lid. The front of the caddy features the Masonic
Square and Compasses to the lock escutcheon. The tea compartment has some of the original
lining material. The purpose of these early locking caddies kept the servants from
pinching the master of the households tea! The condition of this highly collectable caddy
is splendid, with just a couple of tiny chips to the mother of pearl and some cracking to
the base of the lid left and right. None of these imperfections spoil the look of the
caddy. It measures 4" x 3.5" x 3.8".
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