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Lot 635: Vintage Twinings of London Wooden Delivery Van Tea Caddy

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A decorative wooden model of an early 20th-century style commercial delivery van, designed as a promotional storage piece for Twinings London Tea Merchants. The model features a dark green painted body with contrast-stained wood mudguards, chassis, and radiator housing. The rear compartment is fitted with a hinged lid and brass-style hinges, functioning as a tea caddy or desk organiser. Internal cab details include a steering wheel and twin gear levers. The exterior side panels display the Twinings heraldic crest and gold-tone text including TWININGS EST. 1706, LONDON TEA MERCHANTS, and the 216 STRAND LONDON W.C.2. address. The piece is mounted on four black spoked wheels.