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Regency Bow Front Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
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Regency Bow Front Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

19th century
Sold 17 June 2026 · Walton House Antiques
This “Regency Bow Front Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy” found a buyer.

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Description

Regency bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with silver lined escutcheon and cartouche. The lid lined with period paper

Dimensions

Height 5" 13cm

Width 7.5" 19cm

Depth 5" 13cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1054369
Dealers Internal Reference
1181
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
Regency bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with silver lined escutcheon and cartouche. The lid lined with period paper

Dimensions

Height 5" 13cm

Width 7.5" 19cm

Depth 5" 13cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1054369
Dealers Internal Ref
1181
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A rectangular Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with a bowed front, peaked lid, and silver-coloured escutcheon sits on a neutral surface. SOLD17 JUN 26
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Archive I A rectangular Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with a bowed front, peaked lid, and silver-coloured escutcheon sits on a neutral surface. SOLD17 JUN 26

Regency Bow Front Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Archive II A rectangular Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with a bowed front, peaked lid, and silver-coloured escutcheon sits on a neutral surface. View II
Archive III A rectangular Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with a bowed front, peaked lid, and silver-coloured escutcheon sits on a neutral surface. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with a bowed front, peaked lid, and silver-coloured escutcheon sits on a neutral surface. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with a bowed front, peaked lid, and silver-coloured escutcheon sits on a neutral surface. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with a bowed front, peaked lid, and silver-coloured escutcheon sits on a neutral surface. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with a bowed front, peaked lid, and silver-coloured escutcheon sits on a neutral surface. View VII
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Walton House Antiques

Walton House Antiques
Telephone 01747 860050
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Walton House Antiques
Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/waltonhouse
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 235
Items Sold 3,151
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
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Location: Walton House Antiques, Walton Buildings, The Square, Mere, BA12 6DL, United Kingdom
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A rectangular Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with a bowed front, peaked lid, and silver-coloured escutcheon sits on a neutral surface.
Regency bow front tortoise shell tea caddy
Ref: SA1054369
A rectangular Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with a bowed front, peaked lid, and silver-coloured escutcheon sits on a neutral surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Pine, Bone, Brass
  • ColourAmber and Brown
  • MotifsBow front, Sarcophagus lid, Bun feet, Bone stringing
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Regency tea caddies were crafted during the British Regency era (circa 1811-1820) when tea was an expensive commodity that required secure storage under lock and key in elite households.

Authentic period caddies typically feature genuine hawksbill turtle shell veneered onto a pine or cedar carcase, often accented with ivory, bone stringing, and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural variations in mottled amber and dark brown patterns, hand-cut veneer joints, old secondary woods on the interior, and period-correct ferrous or brass locks rather than modern plastics.

These decorative containers work well as focal points on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or coffee tables, adding texture, historical depth, and warm organic colour tones to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the object away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the organic shell from warping or shrinking, and dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth without using chemical polishes.
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