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Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Clubhouse Interiors ltd
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Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy

19th century
Description

A lovely Antique sarcophagus tea caddy. Made from fruit wood, in the form of a sarcophagus, lead lined with brass ball feet and handle. C1860

A lovely little Tea caddy, in original condition, would make a great little storage box, or as a decorative piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Clubhouse Interiors ltd has dated this Sarcophagus Tea Caddy to the 1860s.

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SA1054926
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CIL#228
Description
A lovely Antique sarcophagus tea caddy. Made from fruit wood, in the form of a sarcophagus, lead lined with brass ball feet and handle. C1860
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A lovely little Tea caddy, in original condition, would make a great little storage box, or as a decorative piece.
Clubhouse Interiors ltd
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Clubhouse Interiors ltd has dated this Sarcophagus Tea Caddy to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1054926
Dealers Internal Ref
CIL#228
Clubhouse Interiors ltd
Clubhouse Interiors ltd
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Archive I A mahogany sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring flared sides, a stepped hinged lid with a central brass finial, and small brass feet.

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Clubhouse Interiors ltd

Clubhouse Interiors ltd
Telephone 07742 566 309
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Unit 35 The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A mahogany sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring flared sides, a stepped hinged lid with a central brass finial, and small brass feet.
Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Ref: SA1054926
A mahogany sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring flared sides, a stepped hinged lid with a central brass finial, and small brass feet.
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A sarcophagus tea caddy is a lockable wooden container featuring tapered sides and a stepped lid reminiscent of ancient sarcophagi, popularised during the Regency and early Victorian eras for storing loose tea leaves.

Traditional tea caddies were typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, lined with zinc or lead foil to preserve freshness, and fitted with brass or wooden hardware.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually feature hand-dovetailed jointing, natural age wear around the base and lid hinge, original foil lining remnants, and period-appropriate brass or wooden feet.

An antique tea caddy functions well as a decorative tabletop accent on a sideboard, desk, or bookshelf, providing a historical focal point while offering discrete storage for small items.

Keep the caddy away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement, dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually to maintain the timber finish.
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