{"product_id":"victorian-maritime-fruitwood-tobacco-jar-bone-strips-brass-studs-sailors-treen-tea-caddy","title":"Victorian Maritime Fruitwood Tobacco Jar: Bone Strips, Brass Studs, Sailors Treen Tea Caddy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis barrel-shaped hand made Melon Box is turned from a single block of dense fruitwood, decorated with vertical bone inlays and brass rivets. The interior features a deep, aged patina from its original protective sealant, characteristic of maritime craftsmanship intended to protect contents from salt air. The interior is traces of the original sealant.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was turned from, likely, solid Fruitwood (Walnut or Pearwood) and decorated with hand-carved bone filets and finial, as well as domed brass rivets and studs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent antique condition. Original bone finial and inlays are intact. Natural age-related flaking to the interior sealant and minor surface wear consistent with age. No repairs or modifications. A few missing small studs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 cm at the widest, 8 cm tall including the finial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers are responsible for any customs fees, import duties, or taxes charged by their country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS orders: These will temporarily be shipped via Royal Mail with customs fees paid by me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage or antique - their condition varies but is never new! All items are dispatched recorded: including their detailed condition and the packaging - this is done for transparency, and also as proof if any breakages happen in transportation despite the very careful wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill be sent by the Royal Mail Insured Delivery. All orders are shipped with packaging and items documented for Royal Mail insurance; in the event of transit damage, please provide photos of the outer and inner packaging along with the damaged item within 48 hours of receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Under the Oak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56540906389830,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1628\/9606\/files\/IMG-20260509_150537246.jpg?v=1778363149","url":"https:\/\/undertheoakvintage.com\/products\/victorian-maritime-fruitwood-tobacco-jar-bone-strips-brass-studs-sailors-treen-tea-caddy","provider":"Under the Oak","version":"1.0","type":"link"}