Pair of Vintage Kenyan Tea Export Crates

Pair of Vintage Kenyan Tea Export Crates / Wooden Boxes A wonderfully characterful pair of vintage wooden tea crates, originally used for the export of tea from Kenya and retaining a variety of original and later markings from their working lives. Both crates feature stencilled lettering including “Produce of Kenya” and “Quality Tea from Kenya”, giving them an appealing industrial and commercial history. Other markings are also visible, including references to McMullen Glass / McMullen Dinner Service, suggesting that the crates were subsequently reused for storage or transportation after their original life as tea boxes. The crates have clearly travelled and been used by various people over the years, and it is precisely this history that gives them their appeal. They retain plenty of knocks, scratches, stains, old writing, worn edges and general signs of use, creating a genuine aged and rustic appearance rather than a manufactured distressed finish. Ideal as decorative storage boxes, unusual bedside or occasional tables, shop or café display pieces, or for an industrial-style interior. They could also make an interesting upcycling project. Condition: Well used vintage condition with considerable age-related wear, marks and knocks throughout. There is wear and damage around some of the upper edges, as can be seen in the photographs. They are being sold for their decorative character and history rather than as pristine storage crates. Dimensions – each approximately: Width: 40.5cm Depth: 50.5cm Height: 61cm PB474b COPPX 200426 Price includes delivery to main land UK with the exception of the Highlands. Please see all photographs which forms part of the description. The age and condition of our furniture is described to the best of our ability, to enable you to make an informed decision prior to purchase - please read the item description carefully. All our furniture is either antique or second hand, and therefore there may be cosmetic age related surface marks, and or scratches and fading, were identified in the item description. We kindly request that you review all photographs as these images form an essential part of the item’s description and condition, offering an important visual insight into its appearance and overall quality. If furniture shows signs of historic worm, we will check that this is inactive and treat accordingly to give both you and us peace of mind. Any signs of historic worm will be described in the description. Should you wish to purchase multiple items, please contact us for a more accurate quote. Our 4,000sft warehouse can be visited in Rhosllannerchrugog Ll14 1TG, by appointment, if you’re just passing please do message before coming as we may not be on site and may be out collecting - Thank you