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Fine Early Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Caddy C.1800
A Brookes
for sale €1,960     $2,127
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Fine Early Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Caddy C.1800

19th century
For Sale by A Brookes
Description

Fine quality early Regency Chinoiserie Penwork tea caddy with beautifully decorated scenes in original excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

A Brookes has dated this Regency Penwork Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

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SA1108887
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Description
Fine quality early Regency Chinoiserie Penwork tea caddy with beautifully decorated scenes in original excellent condition.
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Regency Penwork Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108887
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A Regency period black lacquer tea caddy featuring detailed gold penwork floral garlands, a keyhole escutcheon, brass side ring handles, and ball feet.
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Archive I A Regency period black lacquer tea caddy featuring detailed gold penwork floral garlands, a keyhole escutcheon, brass side ring handles, and ball feet.

Fine early Regency Chinoiserie Penwork tea caddy C.1800

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Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border
HR8 2LL
United Kingdom

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Notting Hill
London
NW11
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A Regency period black lacquer tea caddy featuring detailed gold penwork floral garlands, a keyhole escutcheon, brass side ring handles, and ball feet.
Fine early Regency Chinoiserie Penwork tea caddy C.1800
Ref: SA1108887
A Regency period black lacquer tea caddy featuring detailed gold penwork floral garlands, a keyhole escutcheon, brass side ring handles, and ball feet.
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A Regency penwork tea caddy is a lockable container created during the early 19th century, specifically designed to store loose tea leaves. The penwork technique involved applying black varnish or lacquer to timber and drawing detailed ink illustrations, often inspired by Chinoiserie or botanical motifs.

These caddies were constructed from timber carcasses coated in black japan or shellac varnish. Detailed ink drawings were rendered across the surface, often complemented by bone or ivory escutcheons, lead linings inside the compartments, and brass drop handles or feet.

Authentic penwork exhibits precise, hand-drawn ink lines that show slight natural variations under magnification rather than modern printed repetition. Period pieces typically display age-appropriate craquelure in the protective varnish finish alongside original cast brass or bone escutcheons.

An antique tea caddy serves as a tabletop accent on a sideboard, console table, or library shelf. It can be paired with contemporary ceramic vessels or modern artwork to create a curated contrast between historic craftsmanship and minimalist design.

Keep penwork items away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent cracking or lifting of the lacquer finish. Dust gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid using solvent-based cleaners or chemical polishes.
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