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Miniature Burr Walnut Tea Caddy C.1870
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Miniature Burr Walnut Tea Caddy C.1870

19th century
Sold 11 December 2024 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A small miniature collectors tea caddy made from a burr walnut and boxwood edging. Rustic patina through out and left in an original state. Dates to Victorian 1870.

Materials:

Burr Walnut & Boxwood

Age:

c.1870

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Height:

Reference Number: 7314

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Miniature Burr Walnut Tea Caddy to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1112854
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7314
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Description
A small miniature collectors tea caddy made from a burr walnut and boxwood edging. Rustic patina through out and left in an original state. Dates to Victorian 1870.

Materials:

Burr Walnut & Boxwood

Age:

c.1870

Size:

Length:

Width:

Height:

Reference Number: 7314

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Miniature Burr Walnut Tea Caddy to the 1870s.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1112854
Dealers Internal Ref
7314
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A small rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring distinctive burr walnut grain patterns and a central keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Miniature Burr Walnut Tea Caddy C.1870

Archive II A small rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring distinctive burr walnut grain patterns and a central keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A small rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring distinctive burr walnut grain patterns and a central keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A small rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring distinctive burr walnut grain patterns and a central keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A small rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring distinctive burr walnut grain patterns and a central keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A small rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring distinctive burr walnut grain patterns and a central keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A small rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring distinctive burr walnut grain patterns and a central keyhole escutcheon. View VII
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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
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Ashford
Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj
Verified Since Dec 2014
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 1,494
Michael Johnson Antiques
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A small rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring distinctive burr walnut grain patterns and a central keyhole escutcheon.
Miniature Burr Walnut Tea Caddy c.1870
Ref: SA1112854
A small rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring distinctive burr walnut grain patterns and a central keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Pine
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Diamond keyhole escutcheon, Flush-fitting hinged lid
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A tea caddy is a container used to store tea securely when tea was an expensive commodity, with Victorian examples often featuring fine veneers and lockable lids.

These pieces typically utilise a pine or mahogany carcass covered in highly figured burr walnut veneer, frequently accented with boxwood stringing and brass escutcheons.

Authenticity is indicated by traditional construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, older secondary woods, natural ageing of the veneer, and period-appropriate lock mechanisms.

This type of decorative object works well styled on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table, adding texture and historical interest to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent the veneer from drying and cracking, applying occasional quality beeswax, and avoiding moisture.
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