18th Century MAHOGANY  TEA CADDY CHEST 
18th Century MAHOGANY  TEA CADDY CHEST,  
GEORGE  II - III , in the Chippendale taste, 
fine original brasses, rich patina (note  slight darkened contact mark on lid, each place the swing has contacted.)  Good original bracket feet. 
 
Circa :  1755 - 1775 
Length :  9-3/4” x 5-1/2” x height 6” handle folded 
Interior  has two original wood dividers 
Steel period key with traces of silvering, possibly original, working. 
# 2612................................................................................ $ 1,600
 
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