18th Century Black & Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy Boxes A 19th century portrait of

A 19th century portrait of a gentleman

A French brass field microscope with its original travelling box

The casket has a wonderful colour throughout and is opened using a push button mechanism to the front

The carvings are crisp and remain in an excellent condition

The bronze is crisply cast with exceptional detail throughout and sits upon a marble plinth with later green baize lining to the base

18th Century Black & Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy Boxes A 19th century portrait ofAn 18th century black and gold lacquer tea caddy in original untouched condition. The tea caddy is decorated with ornate foliate gilt designs throughout with brass carrying handles to each side. The hinged lid has a decorative painted armorial to the centre and opens to reveal a plush interior with four metal tea canisters. The mixing bowl is absent. The caddy shows signs of wear commensurate with age throughout with losses to the lacquer and denting