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Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 March 2025 · Past to Present
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Description

A stunning tea caddy in Cuban mahogany that dates to around 1820

In excellent original condition in a deep rich mahogany finish with a strong grained configuration

It has a glass mixing bowl and a lidded storage area for tea. It also has a working lock with its original key

Measures 9 1/2 inches wide, 5 1/2 inches high and 5 1/4 inches

Delivery to the UK is free, if you require a price to ship overseas, please contact me for a quote

Date of Manufacture

Past to Present has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1109590
Dealers Internal Reference
AB/2024/11/229
Dealers Notes

All my items are sold with a full refund policy if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase

Alternatively you are welcome to view any item prior to purchase……we are based in Wrexham North Wales

Description
A stunning tea caddy in Cuban mahogany that dates to around 1820

In excellent original condition in a deep rich mahogany finish with a strong grained configuration

It has a glass mixing bowl and a lidded storage area for tea. It also has a working lock with its original key

Measures 9 1/2 inches wide, 5 1/2 inches high and 5 1/4 inches

Delivery to the UK is free, if you require a price to ship overseas, please contact me for a quote

Date of Manufacture

Past to Present has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Edwardian era.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109590
Dealers Internal Ref
AB/2024/11/229
Past to Present
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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Archive I A rectangular Georgian mahogany tea caddy featuring a hinged lid, brass escutcheon, and polished wood grain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy

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A rectangular Georgian mahogany tea caddy featuring a hinged lid, brass escutcheon, and polished wood grain.
Georgian mahogany tea caddy
Ref: SA1109590
A rectangular Georgian mahogany tea caddy featuring a hinged lid, brass escutcheon, and polished wood grain.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBoxes & Storage
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged lid, Brass escutcheon, Polished wood grain
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

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Preserve the finish by keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, applying occasional microcrystalline wax, and avoiding modern chemical polishes.

These decorative boxes function effectively as standalone display pieces on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table, adding historical texture and warm wood tones to contemporary spaces.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate timber grain, original brass hardware, and secondary woods like pine or oak used in the interior linings.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and burl veneer, often incorporating brass escutcheons, hinges, and interior foil or wooden compartments.

Tea caddies originated in the 18th century when tea was an expensive and heavily taxed commodity, requiring secure containers with locks to protect the valuable leaves.
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