This interesting late 19th century tea caddy originates from China Canton region where this type of workmanship was a speciality. It is made from a large trunk section of bamboo using the natural hollow to form the interior which is lead lined for keeping the tea fresh. There is also an internal separate lid which is also lead lined. The exterior has a fabulous selection of carved panels in deep relief some showing typical scenes with people amongst trees with temples and pagodas with alternate ones showing exotic birds. The lid is hinged in brass as is the original curved lock which is fitted with a diamond shaped brass escutcheon. This caddy is in good original condition with a fine rich colour and patination.Height 17cm x width 11.5cm x depth 11.5cmRobert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online. You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner. All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, ...