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Antique Dome Top Tea Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Box, Gothic Taste, Victorian
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Antique Dome Top Tea Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Box, Gothic Taste, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique dome top tea caddy. An English, burr walnut and brass capped loose leaf box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Wonderful Gothic revival finish to this appealing caddy

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Superb burr walnut presents fine grain interest throughout

Rich caramel hues dance across the dome top form

Adorned with striking brass caps, with prominent lobe detail

Dressed with a shaped lock escutcheon to the fascia — key absent

Opens to reveal a pair of lidded segments, the interior lined with silver foil paper

Charming pair of tea serving spoons complete the set

This is a fine antique dome top tea caddy, with striking colour and appealing Gothic overtones. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 20cm (7.75'')

Max Depth: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Max Height: 12.5cm (5'')

Caddy Segment Width: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Caddy Segment Depth: 9cm (3.5'')

Caddy Segment Height: 6.5cm (2.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24816

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101728
Dealers Internal Reference
24816
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Description
This is an antique dome top tea caddy.
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An English, burr walnut and brass capped loose leaf box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
London Fine Antiques

Wonderful Gothic revival finish to this appealing caddy

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

fig 1. A Victorian dome top tea caddy crafted from burr walnut with ornamental brass strapwork and stud detailing.
fig 1. Antique Dome Top Tea Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Box, Gothic Taste, Victorian

Superb burr walnut presents fine grain interest throughout

Rich caramel hues dance across the dome top form

Adorned with striking brass caps, with prominent lobe detail

Dressed with a shaped lock escutcheon to the fascia — key absent

fig 2. A Victorian dome top tea caddy crafted from burr walnut with ornamental brass strapwork and stud detailing.
fig 2. Antique Dome Top Tea Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Box, Gothic Taste, Victorian

Opens to reveal a pair of lidded segments, the interior lined with silver foil paper

Charming pair of tea serving spoons complete the set

This is a fine antique dome top tea caddy, with striking colour and appealing Gothic overtones. Delivered ready for the home.

fig 3. A Victorian dome top tea caddy crafted from burr walnut with ornamental brass strapwork and stud detailing.
fig 3. Antique Dome Top Tea Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Box, Gothic Taste, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 20cm (7.75'')

Max Depth: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Max Height: 12.5cm (5'')

Caddy Segment Width: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Caddy Segment Depth: 9cm (3.5'')

Caddy Segment Height: 6.5cm (2.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 4. A Victorian dome top tea caddy crafted from burr walnut with ornamental brass strapwork and stud detailing.
fig 4. Antique Dome Top Tea Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Box, Gothic Taste, Victorian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24816

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101728
Dealers Internal Ref
24816
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A Victorian dome top tea caddy crafted from burr walnut with ornamental brass strapwork and stud detailing.
Antique Dome Top Tea Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Box, Gothic Taste, Victorian
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A Victorian dome top tea caddy crafted from burr walnut with ornamental brass strapwork and stud detailing.
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FAQs

During the nineteenth century, tea caddies were lockable wooden or metal containers designed to store imported tea leaves. Dome top caddies featuring Gothic Revival brass strapwork became popular functional accent items in Victorian households.

Craftsmen typically utilised fine cabinet woods such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood over a pine frame. External decorations featured pierced or studded brass mounts, escutcheons, and polished brass studs.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display natural age-related patina, hand-cut joinery, original brass hardware, and wear to the interior lining or base felt. The grain figure of genuine burr walnut veneer shows subtle natural variations under polished varnish.

A decorative caddy serves as a sophisticated accent when positioned on a sideboard, desk, or bookshelf. It provides functional storage for small items while introducing rich wood tones to a room.

Dust the exterior gently with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly along the wood grain to preserve hydration. Keep brass fittings clean with a soft cloth and avoid harsh chemical metal cleaners that could mar the surrounding timber.
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