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Description

A very fine quality stainwood and inlaid oval single compartment tea caddy. the top inlaid with a well executed oval patera within an ebony cross-banding. the front inlaid with a central ribbon of harebell flowers flanked by two sycamore and tulipwood banded ovals. Circa 1790. Original interior tin-paper lining and lid.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Inlaid Satinwood Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11cm (4.33")

Width

17.5cm (6.89")

Depth

10.5cm (4.13")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1005882

Dealers Internal Reference

400312

Description

A very fine quality stainwood and inlaid oval single compartment tea caddy. the top inlaid with a well executed oval patera within an ebony cross-banding.

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the front inlaid with a central ribbon of harebell flowers flanked by two sycamore and tulipwood banded ovals.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Circa 1790. Original interior tin-paper lining and lid.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Inlaid Satinwood Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11cm (4.33")

Width

17.5cm (6.89")

Depth

10.5cm (4.13")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1005882

Dealers Internal Ref

400312

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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Telephone 01303 221229

Location

Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

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ObjectTea Caddies
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialSatinwood, Mahogany, Walnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGeometric marquetry, Fan inlay, Stringing, Shield escutcheon
SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 17.5 cm (7 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Tea caddies originated in the 17th century when tea was an expensive imported luxury commodity, requiring secure, lockable containers to protect the contents from theft and moisture.

They were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, satinwood, and rosewood, often featuring intricate veneer work, marquetry, stringing, and brass escutcheons.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate hand-cut dovetail joints, old secondary woods like pine or oak on the interior, hand-forged or cast brass hardware, and natural timber ageing.

Such pieces function well as decorative objects on surfaces like sideboards, consoles, or bookshelves, adding tactile warmth and historical texture to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish the polished wood surface.