A beautiful Regency period sarcophagus tea caddy, dating to around 1820–1835 and crafted in richly figured flame mahogany with boxwood stringing and ebony edging. The caddy retains its original brass lion-mask ring handles, turned bun feet and two internal lidded tea compartments, along with a rare surviving hand-cut crystal mixing bowl with star-cut decoration.
 
The shaped sarcophagus lid lifts to reveal a rosewood-trimmed interior with twin tea boxes and a central well lined for the bowl. The crystal bowl rings clearly when tapped, typical of early 19th-century lead crystal. A classic example of Georgian tea furniture, full of charm and nearly two centuries of history.
 
Features:
• Genuine Regency tea caddy, c.1820–1835
• Flame mahogany veneers
• Boxwood & ebony stringing
• Original lion mask brass handles
• Original bun feet
• Two internal tea compartments
• Original hand-cut crystal mixing bowl (star-cut base)
• Lock present (key missing)
 
Condition:
Age-related wear, small veneer imperfections, interior wear. Crystal bowl excellent. A fine surviving example.