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ANTIQUE #SA1101910

Charming Victorian Tea Caddy With Secret Dedication.

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Deco Original Ltd.

A wonderful Victorian tea caddy, constructed from soild 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 removeable 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.
 
With working lock & tassled key.
 
c.1868
 
26.5cm x 17cm x 17.5cm high.
 
All of our stock is fully and professionally restored and French polished to showroom standard where necessary.
 
Delivery is free throughout the UK.
 
Internal Reference: 2923
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1101910
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 17.5cm (6.9inches)
Width is 26.5cm (10.4inches)
Depth is 17cm (6.7inches)
Antique SA1101910 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
   The Victorian Era   
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
DECO ORIGINAL LTD. PROFILE PHOTO WHICH LINKS TO DEALER PAGE
Deco Original Ltd.
Fine Antique Boxes
Kent
United Kingdom
Tel: 07400 397202
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD