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Victorian Rosewood Miniature Domed Tea Caddy.
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Victorian Rosewood Miniature Domed Tea Caddy.

19th century
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Victorian Rosewood Miniature Domed Tea Caddy.

An exquisite example of a Victorian rosewood miniature tea caddy dating back to c.1850. The miniature features beautiful mosaic inlay to the top and right the way around the box.

Open the tea caddy to reveal twin mahogany lids the original blue satin interior and a working lock and key.

The box sits on four little bone feet.

Superb quality and condition measuring 13 x 8 and stands 10cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Mostly Boxes has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106070
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60000381
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Description
Victorian Rosewood Miniature Domed Tea Caddy.

An exquisite example of a Victorian rosewood miniature tea caddy dating back to c.1850. The miniature features beautiful mosaic inlay to the top and right the way around the box.

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Open the tea caddy to reveal twin mahogany lids the original blue satin interior and a working lock and key.
Mostly Boxes

The box sits on four little bone feet.

Superb quality and condition measuring 13 x 8 and stands 10cm high.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Mostly Boxes has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106070
Dealers Internal Ref
60000381
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A Victorian rosewood tea caddy featuring a domed lid, geometric mosaic wood inlay, and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
Victorian Rosewood Miniature Domed Tea Caddy.
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A Victorian rosewood tea caddy featuring a domed lid, geometric mosaic wood inlay, and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
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FAQs

A Victorian domed tea caddy is a compact 19th-century storage box crafted with a curved lid, created to securely hold dried tea leaves under lock and key.

Victorian caddies were crafted using fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, often featuring mosaic marquetry, bone feet, and brass keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut joints, natural wood oxidisation, original lock mechanisms or brass hardware, and subtle surface wear consistent with age.

A Victorian tea caddy functions well as a decorative accent on a sideboard, desk, or bookshelf, pairing effectively with contemporary glass and ceramic decorative items.

Dust the item regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, keep it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and apply high-grade natural beeswax sparingly to maintain the wood finish.
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