Chinese Wooden teapot carrier with locking lid UK he actually returned from retirement

he actually returned from retirement during WWII to work in the decorating department to replace colleagues who had joined the war effort

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5cms (7") wide

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Chinese Wooden teapot carrier with locking lid UK he actually returned from retirementChinese Wooden teapot carrier with locking lid bound in 2 places with brass banding and decorated with some Chinese characters This box is designed to securely carry a chinese tea pot [note the cutaway for the spout]. The handle has an ingenious locking mechanism the wooden hinge must be opened [up] which allows the handle to slide left to move the handle to free the lid and open the box c. 1920 Approx 29cms (11 1 2") tall Approx 25cms (9 3 4") wide