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A domed top twin compartment tea caddy veneered with highly figured burr chestnut the inside with supplementary lids. Circa 1860

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Reference: TC116

Description: A domed top twin compartment tea caddy veneered with highly figured burr chestnut and inlayed with two bandings of kingwood, the inside with supplementary lids.

Origin: UK

Circa: 1860

Materials:

Size: It measures  7inches wide  by  4.3 inches deep and it is  5.9 inches  high: 17.7 cm wide by 11cm deep by 15 cm high.

Condition: Good overall.

 

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Inside there are two lidded compartments

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The compartments retain some of their original leading consistent with age.

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