Antique Victorian Tea Caddy Chest Repurposed Jewelry Casket 1940s barkcloth The piece is made in

The piece is made in the form of a squat jug with a tall front spout and a tall rounded handle

Overall length:  35”

The pattern features horizontal bands with large diamond shapes at the bottom

It is printed with a geometric pattern in navy blue on a red background

yet very elegant

Antique Victorian Tea Caddy Chest Repurposed Jewelry Casket 1940s barkcloth The piece is made inThis is a wonderful antique Victorian tea caddy made in a chest form. There are no interior compartments or tin lining, so I think that this was repurposed for use as a jewelry or keepsake box. It has brass belts with decorative buckles and its original lock. There is a skeleton key, but it doesnt work well, so I might not lock the box as it could be difficult to re open. There is a decorative strip around the base of the chest. The interior is lined