Wonderful Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy

With elaborate decorative detail, all in wonderful condition

Three bands of floral decoration, and top with centre scene of Herstmonceux Castle.

Herstmonceux Castle is a brick-built Tudor castle
(one of the oldest significant brick buildings still standing in England).
From 1957 to 1988 its grounds were the home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory.

Two interior compartments with lids either side of centre space for tea bowl (missing)

Elegant concave sides. Standing on bun feet

Beautiful from every angle!   6.5 inches high, 12 inches wide, 5.75 inches deep

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