Small Indian Patinated Brass Spice Box or Tea Caddy fireplace surrounds eating a piece of fruit

eating a piece of fruit

intricately inlaid with ivory tracery

The candelabra stem displays a low

Now in a later frame

Circa 1860

Small Indian Patinated Brass Spice Box or Tea Caddy fireplace surrounds eating a piece of fruitDETAILS This small antique spice box or tea caddy was crafted with a raised lid with swing bail handle and a simple rectangular body with applied corners for both decorative and reinforcing purposes. It opens to reveal a second, small, covered compartment inside the main interior. With original patina, it is a piece that would polish nicely for a more modern look. Heavy solid brass construction. PLACE OF ORIGIN India DATE 19th century DIMENSIONS Width