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Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy

19th century
Description

Early 19th century regency mahogany tea caddy circa 1820.

Made using flame mahogany veneers.  brass handles with star motif to the sides.  canted corners strung with satinwood.  standing on flat bun feet.

Paper lined interior with no compartments or bowls.

Minor expected surface marks in line with age and use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

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SA1008603
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EA2603
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Description
Early 19th century regency mahogany tea caddy circa 1820.

Made using flame mahogany veneers.  brass handles with star motif to the sides.  canted corners strung with satinwood.  standing on flat bun feet.

Paper lined interior with no compartments or bowls.

Minor expected surface marks in line with age and use.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1008603
Dealers Internal Ref
EA2603
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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An early 19th-century mahogany tea caddy featuring a canted octagonal shape, brass side ring handles, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and bun feet.
EARLY 19TH CENTURY REGENCY MAHOGANY TEA CADDY
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During the early 19th century, imported tea was a costly luxury commodity in Western Europe, prompting wealthy households to secure dried tea leaves inside lockable wooden caddies to prevent theft and preserve flavour.

Craftsmen typically constructed the carcass from pine or oak and applied fine veneers such as flame mahogany or rosewood, incorporating brass escutcheons, drop handles, boxwood stringing, and internal zinc or foil linings.

Authentic pieces frequently display neoclassical forms such as canted corners or sarcophagus shapes, period brass hardware, hand-cut dovetail joints, natural timber oxidation, and historic foil remnants within internal compartments.

A mahogany tea caddy serves as a sophisticated decorative accent when displayed on a dining room sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf alongside contemporary ceramics, framed artwork, or brass accessories.

Position the item away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent veneer cracking, dust regularly with a clean lint-free cloth, and apply high-grade beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber finish.
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