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George II Laburnum Tea Chest
Walton House Antiques
for sale €1,737     $1,886
£1,485
Walton House Antiques

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George II Laburnum Tea Chest

18th century
Description

Rare George II laburnum tea chest with cross grain mouldings ad original brass handles and escutcheons. The interior lined with velvet and fitted with later custom made cut glass decanters

Dimensions

Height 6" 15cm

Width 9.5" 24cm

Depth 5.5" 14cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Please find our full stock list on waltonshouseantiques.co.uk

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this George II Laburnum Tea Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1105445
Dealers Internal Reference
WH1309
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
Rare George II laburnum tea chest with cross grain mouldings ad original brass handles and escutcheons. The interior lined with velvet and fitted with later custom made cut glass decanters

Dimensions

Height 6" 15cm

fig 1. A rectangular George II laburnum tea chest featuring geometric wood parquetry inlay, a brass top carrying handle, and a decorative brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 1. George II Laburnum Tea Chest

Width 9.5" 24cm

Depth 5.5" 14cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Please find our full stock list on waltonshouseantiques.co.uk

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this George II Laburnum Tea Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1105445
Dealers Internal Ref
WH1309
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A rectangular George II laburnum tea chest featuring geometric wood parquetry inlay, a brass top carrying handle, and a decorative brass keyhole escutcheon.

George II Laburnum Tea Chest

Archive II A rectangular George II laburnum tea chest featuring geometric wood parquetry inlay, a brass top carrying handle, and a decorative brass keyhole escutcheon. View II
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Walton House Antiques
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Walton House Antiques
Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 251
Items Sold 3,089
Walton House Antiques
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A rectangular George II laburnum tea chest featuring geometric wood parquetry inlay, a brass top carrying handle, and a decorative brass keyhole escutcheon.
George II laburnum tea chest
Ref: SA1105445
A rectangular George II laburnum tea chest featuring geometric wood parquetry inlay, a brass top carrying handle, and a decorative brass keyhole escutcheon.
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FAQs

George II tea chests were created in Britain between 1727 and 1760. They feature symmetrical proportions, exotic timber veneers such as laburnum or mahogany, and functional cast brass hardware designed to securely store imported tea leaves.

Craftsmen utilised cabinet-grade native and imported hardwoods including laburnum, walnut, and mahogany, often arranged in decorative parquetry or marquetry patterns. Interior compartments were lined with lead foil to protect contents from humidity, while external fittings were made from cast brass.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, unevenness consistent with period hand tools, natural timber shrinkage along joints, and aged brass hardware showing natural oxidisation and wear around lock mechanisms.

An antique tea chest serves as a decorative tabletop piece on a sideboard, console table, or bookshelf, pairing well with contemporary stone surfaces, glass decor, or warm neutral ceramics.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber movement. Maintain the finish by applying natural beeswax occasionally, and clean brass fittings gently without harsh chemical polish.
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