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Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Marquetry Tea Caddy
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Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Marquetry Tea Caddy

19th century
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For sale is this 19th Century Victorian antique rosewood inlaid marquetry tea caddy sarcophagus-form box, in good condition with marquetry to the top and front with brass star carrying handles with hinged lid, the interior fitted with two oval removable satinwood boxes, the centre mixing bowl is missing, the box is raised on bun feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
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FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

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SA1011426
Dealers Internal Reference
EL11/646
Description
For sale is this 19th Century Victorian antique rosewood inlaid marquetry tea caddy sarcophagus-form box, in good condition with marquetry to the top and front with brass star carrying handles with hinged lid, the interior fitted with two oval removable satinwood boxes, the centre mixing bowl is missing, the box is raised on bun feet.
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1011426
Dealers Internal Ref
EL11/646
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Rettendon Common
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A Victorian rosewood tea caddy featuring intricate floral marquetry, carved gadrooning on the lid, brass handles, and bun feet.
Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Marquetry Tea Caddy
Ref: SA1011426
A Victorian rosewood tea caddy featuring intricate floral marquetry, carved gadrooning on the lid, brass handles, and bun feet.
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A Victorian tea caddy is a decorative wooden container produced during the nineteenth century, designed specifically to store and preserve valuable loose tea leaves under lock and key.

Tea caddies from this era were commonly crafted from fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, featuring decorative marquetry inlays, brass fittings, and foil-lined interior compartments to protect against moisture.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate brass hardware or escutcheons, natural age patina on the timber, and often retain traces of original lead or foil lining within the compartments.

A tea caddy functions well as a decorative focal point on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf, offering both historic visual character and practical storage for small personal items.

Keep the object away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or timber movement, and clean the surface periodically using a soft cloth and beeswax polish.
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