Even though there is no longer a necessity to lock up tea, decorative fruitwood tea caddies command high prices and are very much sought after. |
The dining room's French fruitwood table, dating from the 1860s, plays off the patina of the original plank floors. |
All rooms feature transitional style furnishings, using light fruitwood finishes and soothing, natural colours. |
Although screw clamps usually were made with tightly grained hardwood such as beech, fruitwood, white oak, etc. the threads can break easily with too much pressure. |