Box (2) - Wood - 19th-century tea boxes
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Two rare French tea boxes from the 19th century, made of palissander veneer and ebony respectively, dating to ca. 1830–1850 and 1850–1870, with marquetry lids bearing the inscription Thé and matching lock escutcheons, each around 12 × 11.5 × 11.5 cm, both without keys.
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Rare and spectacular set of 2 French tea boxes from the 19th century.
Chestnut: Era of Charles X / Louis-Philippe (c. 1830-1850). Structure veneered with rosewood (jacaranda), featuring refined marquetry decoration on the lid with the inscription "Thé" in boxwood or linden. Lock escutcheon embedded on the front face.
12 cm x 11.5 cm x 11.5 cm.
In good structural condition, very solid, shows signs of use, small scratches and wear.
Black: Napoleon III period (c. 1850-1870). Construction in ebonized wood (dark), adorned with contrasting inlays and set in brass on the lid with the inscription "Thé" in stylized calligraphy. Lock escutcheon in gold-colored metal.
11 cm x 11 cm x 11 cm.
In good structural condition, very solid, shows signs of use, small scratches and wear.
Both are missing the key.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslateRare and spectacular set of 2 French tea boxes from the 19th century.
Chestnut: Era of Charles X / Louis-Philippe (c. 1830-1850). Structure veneered with rosewood (jacaranda), featuring refined marquetry decoration on the lid with the inscription "Thé" in boxwood or linden. Lock escutcheon embedded on the front face.
12 cm x 11.5 cm x 11.5 cm.
In good structural condition, very solid, shows signs of use, small scratches and wear.
Black: Napoleon III period (c. 1850-1870). Construction in ebonized wood (dark), adorned with contrasting inlays and set in brass on the lid with the inscription "Thé" in stylized calligraphy. Lock escutcheon in gold-colored metal.
11 cm x 11 cm x 11 cm.
In good structural condition, very solid, shows signs of use, small scratches and wear.
Both are missing the key.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
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Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
19th-century tea boxes
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
12 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850, 1850-1900
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