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Tunbridge Ware Single Tea Caddy. C. 1850.
Tunbridgeware.uk
for sale €328     $356
£280

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Tunbridge Ware Single Tea Caddy. C. 1850.

19th century
For Sale by Tunbridgeware.uk
Description

Tunbridge Ware Single Tea Caddy. c. 1850.

Perspective cube parquetry top on a Rosewood veneered body.

Stick work escutheon and upper right front banding in need of repair.

Original key.

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UK Delivery included.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Tunbridgeware.uk has dated this Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087534
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721
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Description
Tunbridge Ware Single Tea Caddy. c. 1850.

Perspective cube parquetry top on a Rosewood veneered body.

Stick work escutheon and upper right front banding in need of repair.

Original key.

Pay with PayPal or request an invoice please.

UK Delivery included.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Tunbridgeware.uk has dated this Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087534
Dealers Internal Ref
721
Tunbridgeware.uk
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Tunbridge ware specialist dealer.

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Tunbridge Ware Single Tea Caddy. c. 1850.

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A 19th-century Victorian Tunbridge Ware wooden tea caddy with geometric tumbling block parquetry on the lid and a floral mosaic inlay band across the front.
Tunbridge Ware Single Tea Caddy. c. 1850.
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A 19th-century Victorian Tunbridge Ware wooden tea caddy with geometric tumbling block parquetry on the lid and a floral mosaic inlay band across the front.
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Tunbridge Ware is a style of decorative inlaid woodwork originating in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is characterised by intricate mosaic bands, floral patterns, and geometric parquetry assembled from natural, un-dyed native woods.

Victorian tea caddies were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. Interior compartments were often lined with foil to preserve moisture, while exterior surfaces featured decorative veneers, brass fittings, or intricate wood mosaic inlays.

Authentic pieces exhibit tiny, tessellated wood mosaic end-grain patterns or parquetry cubes made from naturally coloured woods rather than synthetic dyes or paints. The wood pieces show natural grain variations, and the overall construction reflects mid-Victorian joinery methods.

An antique wooden tea caddy can be styled on a sideboard, bookshelf, or coffee table alongside contemporary art and modern ceramics. It serves as an accent piece, introducing historical texture, rich wood tones, and functional storage for small items.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and heat sources to prevent cracking or veneer lifting. Clean surfaces with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and apply a light coat of high-grade beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber.
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