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<p>[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 449266, member: 2844"]Another vote for cellarette. The sacrophagus shaped lid was also used for tea caddies, which could be where the confusion originated. </p><p>Those lids came in in the late 18th century, but the squared feet and general sturdy construction are more second half of the 19th century. The shape of the cartouches have a hint of Gothic Revival, which also points to mid-late 19th century.</p><p>My guess would be American.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 449266, member: 2844"]Another vote for cellarette. The sacrophagus shaped lid was also used for tea caddies, which could be where the confusion originated. Those lids came in in the late 18th century, but the squared feet and general sturdy construction are more second half of the 19th century. The shape of the cartouches have a hint of Gothic Revival, which also points to mid-late 19th century. My guess would be American.[/QUOTE]
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