Pair of Vintage Kenyan Tea Shipping Chests / Boxes

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

 Price includes delivery to mainland UK with exception of the Highlands.

The age and condition of our furniture is described to the best of our ability, to enable you to make an informed decision prior to purchase - please read the item description carefully.

All our furniture is either antique or second hand, and therefore there may be cosmetic age related surface marks, and or scratches and fading, where identified in the item description.

We kindly request that you review all photographs as these images form an essential part of the item’s description and condition, offering an important visual insight into its appearance and overall quality.

If furniture shows signs of historic worm, we will check that this is inactive and treat accordingly to give both you and us peace of mind. Any signs of historic worm will be described in the description