A REGENCY STAINED SOFTWOOD TEA CADDY CIRCA 1820Of melon form 14cm highProvenance: Private Collection, Surrey Purchased by the current vendor from Lyon & Turnbull, Edinburgh, 12th December 2003, Lot 220 (£4,219.69 including premium). A photocopy of the original receipt is available with this lot.No key. This has applied paper to the base with no sign of plug replacement- interior also shows dry plug wood. handle stalk feels to be right- lid a little loose on its hinge which shows signs of careful remedial work to the outsideinterior lining has perished, greenish tinge to the surface in part- difficult to photographSlight shrinkage cracks- one to the side with small remedial filler- Please see additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale as viewed and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.