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Louis Philippe French Kingwood Tea Caddy C1840
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Louis Philippe French Kingwood Tea Caddy C1840

19th century
Sold 10 February 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

This wonderful tea caddy is made of kingwood and has parquetry inlay. It is a French piece dating to the Louis Philippe period, c1840. The piece is edged in brass and has two internal tea compartments. Lovely shape and glowing colour.

In good condition with slight surface wear. The internal compartments are worn to the interiors and one of the internal lids has a replacement finial. No key. Small patch to front.

Weight approx 741g.

Height approx 12cm

Measures approx 23cm x 12cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1108064
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Description
This wonderful tea caddy is made of kingwood and has parquetry inlay. It is a French piece dating to the Louis Philippe period, c1840. The piece is edged in brass and has two internal tea compartments. Lovely shape and glowing colour.

In good condition with slight surface wear.

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The internal compartments are worn to the interiors and one of the internal lids has a replacement finial.
David Pickett Antiques

No key. Small patch to front.

Weight approx 741g.

Height approx 12cm

Measures approx 23cm x 12cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1108064
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the David Pickett Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An angled shot of a rectangular French kingwood tea caddy featuring geometric parquetry on the lid and chevron veneer on the body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Louis Philippe French Kingwood Tea Caddy C1840

Archive II An angled shot of a rectangular French kingwood tea caddy featuring geometric parquetry on the lid and chevron veneer on the body. View II
Archive III An angled shot of a rectangular French kingwood tea caddy featuring geometric parquetry on the lid and chevron veneer on the body. View III
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Archive V An angled shot of a rectangular French kingwood tea caddy featuring geometric parquetry on the lid and chevron veneer on the body. View V
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An angled shot of a rectangular French kingwood tea caddy featuring geometric parquetry on the lid and chevron veneer on the body.
Louis Philippe French Kingwood Tea Caddy c1840
Ref: SA1108064
An angled shot of a rectangular French kingwood tea caddy featuring geometric parquetry on the lid and chevron veneer on the body.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis Philippe
  • MaterialKingwood, brass, various secondary woods
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGeometric parquetry, Chevron veneer, Brass escutcheon, Chamfered edges
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

The Louis Philippe style, prevalent in France during the mid-19th century, is characterised by understated elegance, clean structural lines, and a focus on fine veneers rather than heavy carving.

These pieces were typically built with a softwood or mahogany carcass, covered in exotic wood veneers such as kingwood or rosewood, and decorated with intricate parquetry, brass stringing, and fitted interior compartments.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-cut dovetail joints, the type of secondary woods used inside, the nature of the hand-applied polish, and the presence of period-appropriate brass locks and hinges.

An antique tea caddy serves as a sophisticated accent piece when placed on a sideboard, console, or desk, adding texture, historical interest, and warmth to a modern room.

Preserve antique veneer by keeping the object away from direct sunlight and heat sources, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.
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