Furniture & Works of Art - 21 Sep 2010
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A mid 18th century mahogany and brass inlaid tea chest, of rectangular form with blind fret borders and trellis stringing, the moulded edge sloping hinged cover with a cast gilt brass leaf scroll and floret handle, revealing an embossed paper lining to the cover and three compartments, raised on ogee bracket feet, the underside with similar paper lining, with key, 6.5in (16.5cm) h, 11.75in (30cm) w.