A late 19th century French 'The' (tea) caddy, the hinged lid inlaid with cut brass floral designs and inlaid mother-of-pearl florets framing 'The' in script, the front with similar cartouches inlaid to two small hinged doors; barley twist haft-columns decorate each corner, the lid and doors open to reveal an interior divided into three compartments, canisters missing. 28 cm x 26 cm x 18 cm