Rare very large Regency inlaid mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagus form

Description

Circa 1840. Extremely large Regency inlaid mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagus form. With a tiered lid with boxwood and checkered inlay, the edges with further detailed checkered inlay, opening to fitted interior with two tea wells with brass handles and central cut glass mixing bowl and further lidded mixing compartment behind. The sloping sides with brass lion mask handles and all supported on ball and claw feet, all in excellent original order.