A George III fruitwood apple-form tea caddy late 18th century

Fair condition; the top with a thin age crack above the hinge and with a small shallow chip next to the hinge; some red staining around the hinge; large patch above to the top above the hinge; lacking lock plate; losses to the foil lining to the interior; very minor age cracks to the body to the left of the key hole; small scratches and wear overall.
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