Vintage Chinese Wooden Tobacco Box – Zinc Lined Tea Caddy Chest with Brass Inlay

Rustic wooden storage chest, historically used as a desktop tobacco humidor or premium tea caddy. This beautifully preserved piece features a solid hardwood body decorated with hand-riveted brass corner straps, drop-loop side handles, and a brass front latch.              The lid and front face are inset with diamond-shaped brass plaques intricately engraved with traditional Chinese characters.

Maker: Chinese artisan export

Age: early to mid-20th century

Dimensions: height 17cm/6.7” x 9.5cm/3.7”

Height: 9.5cm/3.7”,

weight 515gr

Condition: good vintage condition, very rich patina, consistent with age, one small hole on lid near brass diamond

Your order will be carefully packaged for safe package arrival, using reused materials when possible. All items are vintage or antiques, therefore shows signs of wear, please inspect closely all photos. Please contact if you have any additional questions.

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