An early 20th century oak correspondence box and a 19th century mahogany tea caddy,

the oak correspondence box, with sloped hinged front and metal embossed strap work, with fitted interior and single drawer below, with swing handle, together with a mahogany rectangular tea caddy, with boxwood stringing, the interior fitted with later glass bowl and two tea canisters, (2).

oak: 32 x 39.5 x 21.5cm;

Condition: Fair to good, with wear to each, the oak box has no key and slight damage to the corner of the base, minor surface scratches, slight crack on the front of the box; the mahogany tea caddy has no key, has surface scratches, splitting to the sides near the corners, cracks to the front veneer, old veneer repair to the back of the hinged lid, glass bowl is cracked and damaged.