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Original/Reproduction:	Original	Era:	1800s
Originating Region:	Europe

Beautiful early French Tea Caddy with lock ca 1850 wooden box
Please read all of the description below before sending a question, as you will find I may have already answered it for you...especially in relation to postage costs! Local and International postage rates in description below.

A truly lovely wooden tea caddy, nicely trimmed in a lighter wood to its rimmed edges. Hand engraved brass plates adorn the front and lid as shown, cleverly traversing the boxes opening edges without fuss. The box has its original lock- however no key. To the underside of the box remains a paper label- please see the close up picture here. I am assuming this is a French made article however I am open to clarification via email if you suspect otherwise?.
As you see one side of the boxes lid has a small split, and the timber here has sprung slightly open at the split. If this were properly glued and clamped the box would close shut completely again. This is a small, repairable detraction from a truly beautiful French caddy- rarely seen one ebay and a delightful box for any purpose today aside from its place in an antique tea caddy collection.
See several pictures, condition report, and item dimensions below.
Please also note- Always happy to combine postage for multiple purchases- Pick up is ok for larger items- Cash payments only please from Camberwell, Melbourne.

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~~~approximate dimensions~~~: width 15cm Height and depth 12 cm (6 x 4 ¾ x 4 ¾ inches)
~~~circa (estimate of age)~~~: Ca 1840-60
~~~shipping costs~~~ (please add $2.80 to amounts below for registered post in Australia- International Insurance to US$100 an optional extra and will add US$6 to International postage fees below. Please enquire for larger insurance requirements) I am very meticulous when it comes to packing your goods and use top quality packing materials for all items. All items over the value of $49AU will require minimum insurance (Australian buyers $2.80AU, International buyers $9AU - this covers your goods up to $100AU - extra insurance can be purchased, please email if you require it). Please note your item will not be sent until this small fee is paid. *Please note all postage prices are inclusive of a $2.50 packing/materials charge. As we purchase all boxes and bio fill for safe and secure postage of your goods. All items are sent by Australia Post www.austpost.com.au AUSTRALIA POST PRICES VIC $10 NSW $12.35 QLD - Brisbane only $12.55 QLD - Other $13.55 SA $12.60 NT $14.45 WA - Perth only $14 WA - Other $14.50 TAS $12.60 INTERNATIONAL AIR MAIL PRICES USA, CANADA, MIDDLE EAST AU $28.95 ASIA, PACIFIC AU $24.55 NZ AU $20.15 UK, FRANCE, ITALY, GERMANY, Rest of the World AU $25.55
~~~payment terms~~~: Direct deposit (or cheque or money order) is favoured for Australian Buyers. Paypal is available however and is the only option for Buyers outside Australia.

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EBAY item DESCRIPTION Please note- Always happy to combine postage for multiple purchases- Pick up is ok for larger items- Cash payments only please from Camberwell, Melbourne. Happy Bidding! On 11-Nov-09 at 21:16:18 AEDST, seller added the following information:

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Beautiful French Tea Caddy with lock ca 1850 wooden box

Beautiful early French Tea Caddy with lock ca 1850 wooden box Please read all of the description below before sending a question, as you will find I may have already answered it for you...especially in relation to postage costs! Local and International postage rates in description below.

~~~images – please click on a thumbnail below to see a larger image!

(Image opens in new window- just close window to return to auction page)~~~

~~~approximate dimensions~~~

width 15cm Height and depth 12 cm (6 x 4 ¾ x 4 ¾ inches)

~~~circa (estimate of age)~~~

Ca 1840-60

~~~shipping costs~~~

~~~payment terms~~~

Direct deposit (or cheque or money order) is favoured for Australian Buyers. Paypal is available however and is the only option for Buyers outside Australia.

~~~bid with confidence!~~~

Please note- Always happy to combine postage for multiple purchases- Pick up is ok for larger items- Cash payments only please from Camberwell, Melbourne. Happy Bidding!

Beautiful early French Tea Caddy with lock ca 1850 wooden box
Please read all of the description below before sending a question, as you will find I may have already answered it for you...especially in relation to postage costs! Local and International postage rates in description below.

~approximate dimensions~

~circa (estimate of age)~

~shipping costs~

~payment terms~

~bid with confidence!~