Mahogany Georgian tea caddy with replaced brass handle and original brass lock. Holds original tin canisters for tea or coffee, items of such value they were usually kept locked in a caddy in the parlor. Given in memory of Janie Jolly Griffin.
Object number: 1971.13.1
Dimensions: 10 1/4” long; 6” wide; 5 3/4” deep
Estimated date: 1750-1800 (circa 1760).
