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Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sycamore
Regency Penwork Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
Sycamore Tea Chest Circa 1815
From our Tea Caddies collection, we are delighted to offer this
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sycamore
Regency Mahogany Tea Chest Robert Wright
Located in Northampton, GB
offer this rare Regency Cuban Mahogany Tea Chest by Robert Wright. The Tea Chest of sarcophagus shape
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique George III Harewood Inlaid Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of rectangular form veneered in Harewood with inlaid Boxwood fluted cants
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Boxwood, Harewood
Mahogany Tea Chest, probably England, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Elegant mahogany tea chest featuring a decorative edge in light wood grain and a handle on the lid
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Wood
Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian Tea Chest with Boxwood & Ebony Checkered Stringing
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Silver
Tea Chest, Germany First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Lidded chest with a curved lid and a concave belly, standing on brass ball feet. The escutcheon is
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Brass
Japanese Gilt Black Lacquer Tea Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this fine tabletop tea chest is a true
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Wood
Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers
Located in GB
1880-1900 small side table tea chest of drawers or large table top jewellery cabinet
A good looking
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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Brass
H 13.19 in W 15.95 in D 10.04 in
Japanese American Cypresswood or Hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ Tea Chest
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese Cypresswood or hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ tea chest
Yokohama, 1862-1897
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Wood
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H 20.87 in W 24.02 in D 16.15 in
Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc
Located in Savannah, GA
: The Story of British Tea Chests and Caddies by Anne Stevens."
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1790s English George III Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
Tinwear Tea Caddy Possibly American
Located in Northampton, GB
working lock and tasselled key.
Featured in The Story of British Tea Chests and Caddies, Social History
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Early 19th Century British Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Tin
A Handmade Victorian Fruitwood & Inlay Tea Caddy
Located in High Wycombe, GB
was abandoned, and the wooden tea chest or caddy, with a lid and a lock, was made with two and often
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Zinc
Antique Tinware Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
. To keep it safe, people would store it in a lockable Tea Chest or Tea Box, which eventually became
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Tin
Handmade Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlay Tea Caddy With Brass Hinges
Located in High Wycombe, GB
was abandoned, and the wooden tea chest or caddy, with a lid and a lock, was made with two and often
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Brass, Zinc
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H 5.91 in W 4.06 in D 5.28 in
Early 19th Century Regency Period Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy Box
Located in High Wycombe, GB
receptacles for green and black tea was abandoned, and the wooden tea chest or caddy, with a lid and a lock
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Victorian Siver 4-Piece Tea and Coffee Service
By Barnard Brothers
Located in London, GB
other on the teapot in the form of a Chinese man seated on a tea chest (to represent the Chinese origin
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1840s English Victorian Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, GB
lockable tea chest or tea box, which eventually became known as a Tea Caddy. As tea was too expensive to
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique George IV Gonçalo Alves & Amboyna Marquetry Tea Caddy C1825 19th Century
Located in London, GB
.
The larger varieties were known as tea chests. As tea grew cheaper there was less concern with the
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1820s George IV Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Amboyna
H 9.45 in W 16.15 in D 9.45 in
Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy - Form of Chest of Drawers c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome and rare large Victorian tea caddy created in the form of a chest of drawers.
Made
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1880s British Victorian Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Wood
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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
Chinese Export Green Painted and Gilt Tôle Tea Canister Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mandarin figure leaning against tea chests set above the number 11, flanked by pseudo-Chinese characters
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Metal, Brass
George III silver tea caddy
By Charles Aldridge & Henry Green
Located in London, GB
expensive commodity. This in turn established the need for airtight, lockable tea canisters and chests, not
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18th Century British George III Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Wedgewood Retailed Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
By Wedgwood & Co
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning, fine quality English Victorian brass-mounted walnut tea caddy, retailed by Wedgwood
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Brass
18th Carved Oak Panelled Coffer, Trunk, Chest, Freestanding, Scotland 1780, H666
Located in Vancouver, BC
18th carved oak panelled coffer, trunk, chest, freestanding, Scotland 1780, H666
Scotland 1780
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1780s Scottish Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 58 in D 26.5 in
18th/19th Century English Regency Plum Pudding Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality Regency Era / Georgian Period tea caddy set in sumptuous plum-pudding mahogany
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Velvet, Cut Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
English Victorian 1870s Tea Caddy with Faux Painted Tortoise Finish and Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian tea caddy from the late 19th century, with faux painted tortoise finish and
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Brass
H 6.75 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins
By Henry Troemner
Located in Dallas, TX
, probably tin, each tea tin/chest has a different oriental scene painted on the front in gold paint. Both
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Mid-19th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Tin
H 22 in W 20.1 in D 20 in
Antique German Biedermeier Footed Silver Sugar Chest or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique German sugar box is composed of .875 silver and dates to circa 1850 in the Biedermeier style. The box sits on ornately crafted feet and features clam shell relief decora...
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Silver
Regency Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers, Tea Caddy Top, Original Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome early bowfront chest of drawers with spiral carved corner columns. The glowing mahogany
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Calico Dress
Located in New York, NY
sure.
Chest: 36.5"
Waist: belt measures up 28" (would be easy to adjust; keep in mind there is fabric
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1880s Antique Tea Chests
Italian Antique Miniature on Casket: Rare Piece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
silk,
A very rare objet : for collectors. I keep it leaning on a chest of drrawers and everyone who
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1830s French Beaux Arts Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Wood
"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
turn of the century Chinese men with pigtails walking along, while carrying a large tea chest for
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Tin
Chinese 1920s Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese camphor wood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Brass
H 17.75 in W 35 in D 18.5 in
Two-over-two Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Original Feet and Brasses
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique bowfront mahogany bureau from England. Note the dramatic veneer around the tea-caddy top
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Mahogany
Lieutenant Samuel Pratt's Walnut Highboy, circa 1740 Boston, MA
Located in Milford, NH
noise of the Boston Tea Party when bales of tea were thrown into the harbor.
Lt. Samuel Pratt was
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1740s Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy in the Shape of a Chest Box
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Dutch silver tea caddy in the shape of a chest box, decorated with repoussé figural scene
Category
1890s Dutch Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Silver
Kiyomizu Temple, Scenes of Famous Places along Tôkaidô Road - Woodblock on Paper
By Utagawa Hiroshige II
Located in Soquel, CA
. In his final years he turned mainly to decorating works intended for export, such as tea chests
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1860s Edo Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut
19th Century, Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Melon Form Tea Caddy Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, 19th century.
Chinese lacquer and gilt decorated melon form tea caddy chest or box. The
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Famille Vert Ceramic Chinoiserie Eagle Tea Caddy in Green Early 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking ceramic famille vert Eagle motif tea caddy with lid. This piece is in the Americana or
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
19th Century Burmese Gilded Chest or Trunk Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite 19th century Burmese Mandalay period gilt chest or trunk table. Decorated Buddhist scenes
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19th Century Burmese Rustic Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Hardwood
American Civil War Era Barrel Top “Hope Chest”
Located in Middletown, MD
Circa 1860-1870’s this antique wooden chest is a real treasure. Handcrafted of red pine native to
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Pine
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Cha Tansu Kiri Wood Tea Cabinet with Doors, Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period kiri wood cha tansu tea cabinet from the 19th century, with sliding doors
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 56 in W 35.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Queen Anne walnut secretaire chest / escritoire, circa 1710 in date.
The upper section
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1710s Queen Anne Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Walnut
H 69.3 in W 40.16 in D 23.23 in
Keller - 198pc Antique French Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
. 33 grams
12 Tea / Coffee Spoons in Vermeil 12.80 cm. 23 grams
12 Ice Cream Spoons in Vermeil 14.20 cm
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1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu
Located in Centennial, CO
compartments, doors, and drawers. Chests like these held documents, abacus and money, as well as tea ware. All
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Iron
H 28 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver extensive flatware service in huge fitted Tiffany chest - 255 pieces. This service includes:
12
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Late 19th Century Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bloch & Eschwege - 273pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest
By Maison Bloch Eschwege 1, Jorgen Bloch
Located in Wilmington, DE
, Original 5 Drawer Lockable Storage Chest and 25 Amazing Serving Pieces by Two of France's Premier
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 7"
36 demitasse spoons, 4 1/4"
9 tea knives, all sterling, 7 1/2"
18 breakfast / luncheon knives
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Late 19th Century Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sifter Ladle, gold-washed, 6 1/2"
1 Tea Caddy Spoon, 5 5/8"
1 Sardine Fork, 5 3/4"
1 Petit Four Server
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Silverware Service for 12 in Fitted Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Bafico of France
By Bafico
Located in Oakland, CA
pieces all nestled in a fitted chest that also is used as a small table. Made in the the1920s and
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Silver Plate
H 31 in W 24 in D 17 in
Antique English Mahogany Table Box With Divided Interior
Located in Forney, TX
, rectangular chest form with fine quality brass hinged lid, opening to reveal a divided interior. The exterior
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Brass
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 705 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
is housed in its original fitted chest.
The flatware service includes:
68 tea spoons
49 cream soup
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19th Century American Rococo Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set 79 pcs most Plain Back
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
" (2 w/decorated backs)
8 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 1/2"
8 Iced Tea Spoons, 8 1/4"
8 Demitasse
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Early 20th Century Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
19th Century Chinese Wood and Hand Painted Leather Trunk with Nail Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Chinese camphor wood trunk. This antique Chinese camphor wood chest features a
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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Forget Me Not by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 56 pieces
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 6"
8 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/2"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 1/2"
1 Serving Spoon, ovoid
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Early 20th Century Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Salle by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 43 Pcs M Monogram
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes:
6 Regular knives, 8 3/4"
6 Regular forks, 7 1/4"
6 Salad forks, w/bar, 6 1/4"
6 Tea spoons, 6"
6
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Early 20th Century Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
two-tiered, custom-fitted Tiffany & Co. chest.
The silver flatware of Tiffany & Co. is among the
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
Madeleine by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 pc
By Peter Hertz
Located in Big Bend, WI
Butter Spreaders, 6 1/2"
8 Iced Tea Spoons, 7"
8 Melon Spoons, blunt nose, 6"
1 Sugar Spoon, 6"
1 Roast
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Lady Diana by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 pieces Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tea Spoons, 8"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 3/4"
1 Cold Meat Fork, 7 3/4"
1 Sugar Spoon, 5 3/4"
1 Flat Handle
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Early 1900s American Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
La Salle by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 63 Pcs
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2"
1 vegetable spoon, 8 3/4"
2 serving spoons, 8 1/2"
Includes bonus brand
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Early 20th Century Antique Tea Chests
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
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Antique Tea Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique tea chests available for sale. The range of distinct antique tea chests — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Antique tea chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian, Regency and Victorian antique tea chests are consistently popular styles. AG Schultz & Co., Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp and Gorham each produced beautiful antique tea chests that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Tea Chests?
Prices for antique tea chests start at $235 and top out at $21,097 with the average selling for $2,978.
Questions About Antique Tea Chests
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify an antique tea set, look for hallmarks on the bottoms of the pieces. Handwritten markings indicate a set produced prior to the 19th century. You can also research the pattern to get a rough idea of when the maker manufactured it. Shop a range of expertly vetted antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
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