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Antique Mahogany Tea Chest - With Secret Drawer
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Antique Mahogany Tea Chest - With Secret Drawer

18th century
Description

A late 1700s mahogany tea chest/caddy incorporating a secret drawer at the side. The side pannel moves up and a drawer pulls out.

The secret drawers were used to store teaspoons,  documents, unadultered tea, away from the prying eyes of the staff.

This extra feature made the tea chest alot more expensive and so reflected the wealth of the owner.

It measures 22.5cm w x 12.5cm d x 15cm h.

C1780

Postage £6 in the UK and £20 overseas.

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Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

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A late 1700s mahogany tea chest/caddy incorporating a secret drawer at the side. The side pannel moves up and a drawer pulls out.
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The secret drawers were used to store teaspoons,  documents, unadultered tea, away from the prying eyes of the staff.
Opus Antiques

This extra feature made the tea chest alot more expensive and so reflected the wealth of the owner.

It measures 22.5cm w x 12.5cm d x 15cm h.

C1780

Postage £6 in the UK and £20 overseas.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1116255
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Antique Mahogany Tea Chest - with secret drawer
Antique Mahogany Tea Chest - with secret drawer
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