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English Hand-painted Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy C.1820
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English Hand-painted Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy C.1820

19th century
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A really magnificent and pretty Regency tea caddy, the splendid shape having been beautifully painted on all sides with floral and foliate garlands, each panel framed.

The top retains it's original gilded ring finial which compliments the three original gilded knobs to the three interior lids. The interior of the lid also retains the original green velvet lining.

Regency in era, dating to around 1820, the box remains in superb condition, alas no key. 9 3/4" x 6" x 6".

Item ID: 34303

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
24.8cm (9.76")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1055010
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34303
Description
A really magnificent and pretty Regency tea caddy, the splendid shape having been beautifully painted on all sides with floral and foliate garlands, each panel framed.
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The top retains it's original gilded ring finial which compliments the three original gilded knobs to the three interior lids.
Puckerings

The interior of the lid also retains the original green velvet lining.

Regency in era, dating to around 1820, the box remains in superb condition, alas no key. 9 3/4" x 6" x 6".

Item ID: 34303

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
24.8cm (9.76")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1055010
Dealers Internal Ref
34303
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Archive I A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon.

English Hand-painted Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy C.1820

Archive II A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View IX
Archive X A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View X
Archive XI A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View XI
Archive XII A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View XII
Archive XIII A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View XIII
Archive XIV A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View XIV
Archive XV A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View XV
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A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon.
English Hand-Painted Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy c.1820
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A hand-painted Regency mahogany tea caddy featuring floral decoration, a stepped lid, a brass ring handle, and a keyhole escutcheon.
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  • ObjectTea Caddy
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Paint
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral painting, Brass ring handle, Stepped lid, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 15.2 cm (6 in) x W 24.8 cm (10 in) x D 15.2 cm (6 in)

This English Regency tea caddy dates to around 1820 and takes the form of a sarcophagus-shaped box in warm brown mahogany. The exterior displays fine hand-painted floral and foliate garlands across the panels, accompanied by a stepped lid, a brass ring handle on top, and a keyhole escutcheon on the front. The materials comprise mahogany, brass, and painted highlights, complemented by gilded hardware details. Measuring 15.2 cm high, 24.8 cm wide, and 15.2 cm deep, the piece suits placement on a sideboard top or accent table in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The hinged lid opens to reveal interior compartments retaining their original green velvet lining and three original gilded knobs on the inner lids. The piece stands upon a flat base with moulded edges and shows a glossy varnish finish over the timber grain. Ideal for display in a traditional interior, this decorative tea chest functions well as a tabletop storage container for small collectibles, desk accessories, or jewellery in a study or drawing room setting.

FAQs

A Regency tea caddy is a specialised wooden container produced during the early 19th century in Britain to securely store costly loose leaf tea. These boxes often featured internal compartments, decorative veneers, and painted or inlaid embellishments reflecting the classical tastes of the era.

Cabinetmakers primarily used hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut, often lined internally with lead foil or tin to preserve moisture levels. Decorative elements typically included brass handles, ivory or mother-of-pearl escutcheons, and hand-painted tempera or oil motifs.

Authentic Regency examples usually display period-appropriate construction features, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and genuine timber shrinkage along the base or lid. Hand-painted decoration on period pieces will show fine craquelure and age-appropriate surface wear.

An antique tea caddy functions well as a decorative focal point on a console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece. It can be displayed alongside contemporary ceramics, framed art, or stacked books to add historical texture to modern rooms.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity variations to prevent timber warping and paint flaking. Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly to the unpainted timber surfaces to protect the finish.
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