Two treen caddies, possibly 18th century

Details
Two treen caddies, possibly 18th century
Modelled as aubergines or egg plants, the stem forming the screw off covers with subsidiary covers below
5in. (12.7cm.) and 5in. (14.5cm.) high, respectively (2)
Literature
Edward H. Pinto, Treen and Other Wooden Bygones, Bell and Hyman, London 1969. For comparative example see p.295, pl.315, figs.B.& C.

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