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Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy with Secret Dedication (1 of 12)
Deco Original Ltd
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Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy with Secret Dedication

REF: 2923 / LA508982
£295
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Description
This is a wonderful mid 19th Century Victorian antique tea caddy, constructed from solid mahogany and veneered in burr walnut with tulipwood banding. The front has a decorative mother of pearl keyhole escutcheon. The box opens to reveal the original interior with twin removable mahogany caddies with remains of the original silvering. The top of the caddy slides open to reveal a secret compartment at the bottom of which is a small hole - if a needle or similar is pushed in a panel on the interior of the lid drops to reveal a hand drawn message showing the caddy was given as a present from husband to wife. A lovely touch to an already great item. It has a working lock and tassled key.
measurements
26.5cm x 17cm x 17.5cm high
declaration
Deco Original Ltd has clarified that the Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy with Secret Dedication (LA508982) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1868
location
This Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy with Secret Dedication is located in Kent, United Kingdom
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