Bidspirit auction | A 19th Century Mahogany Sarcophagus

A 19th Century Mahogany Sarcophagus Tea Caddy and a Carved Hardwood Stand - A 19th-century mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagus form featuring a stepped lid and turned bun feet. The hinged lid opens to a red paper-lined interior comprising two removable lidded compartments for loose tea, flanking a central circular aperture intended for a glass blending bowl. The exterior is finished with figured mahogany veneers and a brass escutcheon. The lot is accompanied by a separate stand constructed from two interlocking pieces of dark wood, featuring pierced foliate motifs, incised decoration, and open scrollwork. A small yellow rectangular adhesive label is affixed to the left side of the lid, bearing the handwritten alphanumeric code 132A.