Pair of Vintage Kenyan Tea Shipping Chests / Boxes
 
 
An unusual and characterful pair of vintage wooden tea shipping chests, originally used for transporting tea from Kenya.
 
 
Both boxes retain an assortment of original shipping and export markings, giving them a wonderful authentic, well-travelled appearance. Markings include “Produce of Kenya,” “High Grown Tea,” “Mokama” and “Avonmouth,” together with various numbers, weights and other shipping marks.
 
 
Constructed from wood with reinforced edging, the boxes have clearly seen considerable use over the years and retain plenty of knocks, marks, staining, writing and general wear. The internal linings are also worn, torn and marked in places, as shown in the photographs. We have deliberately left them in their original condition rather than attempting to restore them, as much of their appeal lies in their history and aged industrial appearance.
 
 
A great decorative pair with plenty of possibilities. They could be repurposed as side tables, bedside tables, storage boxes, display pieces or quirky interior accessories, and would work particularly well in an industrial, rustic or eclectic interior.
 
 
Condition: Vintage used condition with considerable age-related wear throughout. Please study the photographs carefully as these form an important part of the description.
 
 
Dimensions (each approximately):
Width: 40.5cm
Depth: 50.5cm
Height: 60.5cm
 
 
Sold as a pair.
 
 
PB474a 10400 200426
 
 
See photographs which form part of the item description
 
 
Price includes delivery to mainland UK address with the exception of the Highlands