Description

Presented here is a Fruit Antique Tea Caddy.

This charming Tea Caddy is in the form of an Apple. With a wonderful blonde colour and beautifully untouched patination, the Apple has features such as a turned button stalk, which is all contemporary to the piece. Featuring a cut steel hinge, a lock keep and an oval escutcheon, this antique apple tea caddy unbelievably still contains traces of its original tin foil lining. Operating the lock the key must be turned clockwise to unlock.

With this charming Apple Tea Caddy, you will find an elegant tasselled key that operates a fully functional Bramah lock.

Before using a key in any box purchased from us, you must make sure the box is in the open position. This way, you are able to feel the tolerance of the lock and able to visibly view it working correctly which will help you to be able to lock and unlock the box with ease once the lid is shut.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.

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