18th Century Black & Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy Boxes A 19th century portrait of

A 19th century portrait of a gentleman

Dimensions (all illustrations in this collection are identical in dimension)

The right side of the frame has a small chip to the gilt and the left corner shows some  (please see photographs)

The adjustable candle holder sits within a frame with a shaped carrying handle to the top and above a turned wooden base

A French brass field microscope with its original travelling box

18th Century Black & Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy Boxes A 19th century portrait ofAn 18th century black and gold lacquer tea caddy in original untouched condition. The tea caddy is decorated with ornate foliate gilt designs throughout with brass carrying handles to each side. The hinged lid has a decorative painted armorial to the centre and opens to reveal a plush interior with four metal tea canisters. The mixing bowl is absent. The caddy shows signs of wear commensurate with age throughout with losses to the lacquer and denting