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18th Century Burr Elm and Walnut Tea Caddy
Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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18th Century Burr Elm and Walnut Tea Caddy

18th century
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18th century burr elm and walnut tea caddy. The top and front veneered in burr elm, the sides and back in walnut

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Elm Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

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SA1024351
Dealers Internal Reference
S00070
Description
18th century burr elm and walnut tea caddy. The top and front veneered in burr elm, the sides and back in walnut
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Elm Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1024351
Dealers Internal Ref
S00070
Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023
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A rectangular 18th-century burr elm and walnut tea caddy featuring a top brass drop handle and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Archive I A rectangular 18th-century burr elm and walnut tea caddy featuring a top brass drop handle and a brass keyhole escutcheon.

18th Century Burr Elm and Walnut Tea Caddy

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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01263 734137
Location
1 Cromer Road
Aylsham
Norfolk
NR11 6HE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pearselukiesantiques
Verified Since Oct 2023
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
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Location: 1 Cromer Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6HE, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A rectangular 18th-century burr elm and walnut tea caddy featuring a top brass drop handle and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
18th century burr elm and walnut tea caddy
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A rectangular 18th-century burr elm and walnut tea caddy featuring a top brass drop handle and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
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During the eighteenth century, tea was an expensive imported commodity, prompting the production of lockable wooden vessels known as tea caddies. Skilled cabinetmakers crafted these containers using figured timber veneers and brass fittings to protect the contents under lock and key.

Georgian tea caddies were predominantly constructed from native and exotic hardwoods, including walnut, mahogany, burr elm, and rosewood. Decorative elements frequently included brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and intricate timber crossbanding.

Authentic period tea caddies feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, natural surface oxidisation on original brass hardware, and hand-planed timber undersides. Internal compartments often retain remnants of original lead foil lining used to preserve dry tea leaves.

An antique tea caddy functions well as a decorative accent on a sideboard, desk, or mantelpiece. It can also provide discreet storage for small personal items, jewellery, or stationery while introducing historical character to contemporary spaces.

Burr wood veneers require periodic dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of natural beeswax to preserve humidity and patina. Harsh chemical abrasives should be avoided on brass fittings to retain authentic surface patination.
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