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18th Century Mahogany and Ebony Tea Chest
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18th Century Mahogany and Ebony Tea Chest

18th century
Sold 20 May 2025 · Walton House Antiques
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Description

A wonderful 18th century mahogany and ebony tea chest retaining its original three canisters

Height 7" 18cm

Width 10" 26cm

Depth 6" 15cm

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 Antique Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1072913
Dealers Internal Reference
WH1256
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
A wonderful 18th century mahogany and ebony tea chest retaining its original three canisters

Height 7" 18cm

Width 10" 26cm

Depth 6" 15cm

“
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 Antique Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1072913
Dealers Internal Ref
WH1256
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 wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany wood, contrasting ebony inlay borders, a brass carrying handle on top, and an ornate brass escutcheon on the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany wood, contrasting ebony inlay borders, a brass carrying handle on top, and an ornate brass escutcheon on the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Mahogany and Ebony Tea Chest

Archive II A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany wood, contrasting ebony inlay borders, a brass carrying handle on top, and an ornate brass escutcheon on the front. View II
Archive III A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany wood, contrasting ebony inlay borders, a brass carrying handle on top, and an ornate brass escutcheon on the front. View III
Archive IV A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany wood, contrasting ebony inlay borders, a brass carrying handle on top, and an ornate brass escutcheon on the front. View IV
Archive V A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany wood, contrasting ebony inlay borders, a brass carrying handle on top, and an ornate brass escutcheon on the front. View V
Archive VI A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany wood, contrasting ebony inlay borders, a brass carrying handle on top, and an ornate brass escutcheon on the front. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany wood, contrasting ebony inlay borders, a brass carrying handle on top, and an ornate brass escutcheon on the front. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany wood, contrasting ebony inlay borders, a brass carrying handle on top, and an ornate brass escutcheon on the front. View VIII
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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 237
Items Sold 3,149
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Location: Walton House Antiques, Walton Buildings, The Square, Mere, BA12 6DL, United Kingdom
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A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany wood, contrasting ebony inlay borders, a brass carrying handle on top, and an ornate brass escutcheon on the front.
18th century mahogany and ebony tea chest
Ref: SA1072913
A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany wood, contrasting ebony inlay borders, a brass carrying handle on top, and an ornate brass escutcheon on the front.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Ebony, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsInlaid stringing, Cast brass handle, Ornate brass escutcheon, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Tea caddies originated in the 18th century when tea was an expensive and heavily taxed luxury commodity, requiring secure, lockable containers to preserve its value.

These boxes were typically constructed from high-quality hardwoods like mahogany, frequently embellished with contrasting stringing, veneers, and precious inlays such as ebony, satinwood, or tortoiseshell.

Authenticity is determined by examining the joinery, hand-cut dovetails, aged patination of the wood, original brass hardware, and the presence of internal foil lining or compartment dividers.

An antique tea caddy serves as an ideal decorative object when placed on a sideboard, console table, or bookshelf, adding textural warmth and historical interest to a modern room.

Preservation involves avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity while periodically applying a traditional microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the aged wood surface.
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