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George III Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy

18th century
Sold 25 February 2025 · Walton House Antiques
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Description

Tunbridge ware tea caddy veneered with panels of diamond parquetry on a burr yew wood ground and chevron borders. This tea caddy is illustrated in the story of British tea chests and caddies page 146 fig 6.16

Dimensions

Height 5" 12cm

Width 8.25" 21cm

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 George III Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1101292
Dealers Internal Reference
WH1308
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
Tunbridge ware tea caddy veneered with panels of diamond parquetry on a burr yew wood ground and chevron borders. This tea caddy is illustrated in the story of British tea chests and caddies page 146 fig 6.16
fig 1. An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring geometric marquetry panels and intricate banding in various natural wood tones.
fig 1. George III Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy

Dimensions

Height 5" 12cm

Width 8.25" 21cm

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 George III Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101292
Dealers Internal Ref
WH1308
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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Archive I An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring geometric marquetry panels and intricate banding in various natural wood tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy

Archive II An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring geometric marquetry panels and intricate banding in various natural wood tones. View II
Archive III An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring geometric marquetry panels and intricate banding in various natural wood tones. View III
Archive IV An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring geometric marquetry panels and intricate banding in various natural wood tones. View IV
Archive V An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring geometric marquetry panels and intricate banding in various natural wood tones. View V
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Archive IX An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring geometric marquetry panels and intricate banding in various natural wood tones. View IX
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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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An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring geometric marquetry panels and intricate banding in various natural wood tones.
George III Tunbridge ware tea caddy
Ref: SA1101292
An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring geometric marquetry panels and intricate banding in various natural wood tones.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes and Caddies
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Fruitwood, Various Inlaid Woods
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGeometric mosaic panels, Trench banding, Diamond inlay motifs
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Tunbridge ware is a distinct type of wooden woodwork, typically consisting of small boxes and decorative items decorated with mosaic woodwork, which reached its peak popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries in Kent, England.

These pieces are crafted from a variety of native and exotic woods, utilising thousands of precisely cut tiny wooden blocks assembled to create intricate geometric, floral, or pictorial mosaic patterns.

Authenticity is determined by examining the precision of the wood mosaic work, the type of secondary woods used in the interior lining, hand-cut dovetail joints, and period-appropriate iron or brass hardware.

This piece works well as a focal decorative object on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or coffee table, adding texture, historical interest, and warmth through its intricate wood patterns.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoid direct sunlight to protect the natural wood tones, and clean only with a soft, dry cloth without applying modern chemical polishes.
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