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100% Original INCREDIBLE Chinese Tea Crate Shipped to NYC Dated 1800

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100-Original-INCREDIBLE-Chinese-Tea-Crate-Shipped-to-NYC-Dated-1800
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Last updated on  May 01, 2013 15:41:55 PDT  View all revisions

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Type: Boxes Region of Origin: China
Primary Material: Wood Original/Reproduction: Original
Age: 1800-1849

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100% original wooden Chinese tea crate shipped to the port of NYC from China in 1800. Very rare survivor as most all of these ended up as firewood from this early. This survived as it was shipped to Maine and sat in a house attic for the last 213 years where it was used for storage. I have not been able to find any tea crates dated this early in this form that have survived. Has the name of John Lasher stenciled on the side of it who was the port master & chief inspector of the Port of New York City. The "1979" and "64" are the invoice number & item number painted on it. Has a ships name as well painted on it but I can not make it out. Box is constructed w/ dovetailing and correct for it early square nails. Crate measures 20" tall and 18"x18". Last two images show this form in a 18th century context, the trade card is from London circa 1792. Very good condition, considering age & type of item, see pics.    
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