{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-style-tea-caddy-ebonized-88709","title":"Napoleon III Style Tea Caddy, Ebonized Wood with Brass Inlay, Vintage 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe word \"THÉ\" inlaid across the lid names the box's original purpose plainly — this was built specifically to hold tea, at a time when tea was valuable enough to lock away rather than leave in an open canister. Ebonized wood dressed with fine brass string inlay was a favored combination for this kind of object through the nineteenth century, and the style continued well past its original period, which is exactly the case here: this piece works in that Napoleon III decorative tradition without being a genuine 19th-century original itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the lid and the box reveals its actual function: two separate compartments, each with a small round pull, divided by a working lock accessed from the front with its original key. The lining paper inside carries real, visible wear — water staining and worn patches consistent with decades of use — which is worth seeing plainly rather than glossing over, since it's the kind of detail a genuine period-style tea caddy should show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior brass inlay lines and lettering remain crisp against the dark ebonized finish, and the original lock and key are still functional together. At 13 cm square, it's a compact object suited to a shelf, sideboard, or display cabinet rather than active daily tea storage.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt arrives professionally packed and fully insured — we handle the paperwork and worldwide shipping. Returns are accepted within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterials: ebonized wood, brass inlay and hardware\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: width 13 cm (5.1 in), height 13 cm (5.1 in)\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle: Napoleon III style, vintage 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: good vintage condition; visible wear to interior lining paper, original lock and key both functional\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Jaspers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59083456250201,"sku":"LM-V-097","price":550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/5388\/5529\/files\/il_fullxfull.8238846660_dn4n.jpg?v=1787566246","url":"https:\/\/maisonjaspers.com\/products\/napoleon-iii-style-tea-caddy-ebonized-88709","provider":"Maison Jaspers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}