Rare Early 19th C Fruitwood and Ebonised Tea Caddy

This is a rare early 19th C fruitwood and ebonised French Tea Caddy of flowerhead form. The lid with a domed glass cover containing a beautifully detailed spray of flowers on a body with flaring petals a short stem and round foot. The Caddy is a museum quality piece and exceptionally rare in this condition which is very good. Iron hinge and polished steel escutcheon typical of these continental caddies of this period. Width 14.7 cms.