Victorian style tea caddy/chest. Wood effect made from printed card with metal faux clasp on front and metal decoration on lid.
Measures 20mm x 16mm high.
Does not open - decorative item only.
A tea caddy is a receptacle used to store tea. When first introduced to Europe, tea was extremely expensive, and kept under lock and key. The containers were often expensive and decorative, to fit in with the rest of the room.
In the late 18th and early 19th century, caddies made from mahogany and rosewood were popular.
Last image shows other option and scale. Furniture and props not included.
The larger varieties were known as tea chests.
