Antique French Chinoiserie Tea Caddy, Porcelaine de Paris Canisters

Extraordinary antique early 19th century French triple tea caddy. Large rectangular form to this wood box with ebonized finish, nice serpentine edge skirting the base, the lid trimmed with a carved gadroon border characteristic of the Charles X to Louis-Philippe era (1830s to 1840s). Decorated with exquisite gilt bronze ormolu mounts and brass stringing. The lavish gilt bronze includes corner mounts with charming cherub/putti faces hidden among the intricate scrolling foliage. The lid and base enhanced with gilt bronze trim patterned with rocailles, resting on four ornate casted feet. The large porcelain plaques decorating the box evoke a Chinoiserie motif, with a hand painted battle scene adorning the lid and two square plaques detailed with birds and pagodas done in raised enamel on a Celadon green color ground. Working lock and key. The two front doors open to reveal a rosewood interior with brass inlaid stringing to the lid. A nice added touch to the interior is the meticulous piqu