79/ 575 [Gastronomy]. Tea caddy, Chinese, gilt decorated octagonal case, w. gilt decorated hinging lid w. metal lock, on 4 carved wooden claw feet, two pewter compartments for tea with engr. lids showing a simple house in the fields, surrounded by wavy and dotted decoration, total size 20(w.)x13,5(d.)x12(h.) cm., 2nd half 19th cent.

- Lacks key to lid; decoration on wooden case partly worn off from lid and sl. rubbed on sides.

= SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE XXV.