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Antique Sarcophagus Loose Leaf Tea Caddy, Drawing Room, English, Regency, C.1820
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Antique Sarcophagus Loose Leaf Tea Caddy, Drawing Room, English, Regency, C.1820

19th century
Description

This is a fine antique sarcophagus tea caddy. An English, rosewood and satinwood loose leaf tea case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Of distinguished form and richly toned appearance, this tea caddy exemplifies refined early-19th century taste.

Elegant sarcophagus form with fine architectural lines and confident Regency styling

Crafted from superb antique stocks, offering exceptional grain interest and deep caramel hues

Original interior fitted with a pair of covered tea canisters and a central mixer glass recess (10cm diameter)

Adorned with a pearline lock escutcheon to the front fascia – key absent

Decorative satinwood panel to the lid reverse, displaying vibrant amber and golden tones

Side dressed with chamfered ring drop handles in brass, adding symmetry and balance

Raised upon small bun feet in keeping with the sarcophagus style

This is a captivating and collectible Regency tea caddy, with great visual appeal and a rich sense of history. A fine addition to any collection of period tea wares or early-19th century antiques. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 43cm (17'')

Max Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Max Height: 23cm (9'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

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SA1136986
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25114
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Description
This is a fine antique sarcophagus tea caddy. An English, rosewood and satinwood loose leaf tea case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
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Of distinguished form and richly toned appearance, this tea caddy exemplifies refined early-19th century taste.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A Regency rosewood tea caddy designed in a sarcophagus shape with a stepped lid, side ring handles, keyhole escutcheon, and bun feet.
fig 1. Antique Sarcophagus Loose Leaf Tea Caddy, Drawing Room, English, Regency, C.1820

Elegant sarcophagus form with fine architectural lines and confident Regency styling

Crafted from superb antique stocks, offering exceptional grain interest and deep caramel hues

Original interior fitted with a pair of covered tea canisters and a central mixer glass recess (10cm diameter)

fig 2. A Regency rosewood tea caddy designed in a sarcophagus shape with a stepped lid, side ring handles, keyhole escutcheon, and bun feet.
fig 2. Antique Sarcophagus Loose Leaf Tea Caddy, Drawing Room, English, Regency, C.1820

Adorned with a pearline lock escutcheon to the front fascia – key absent

Decorative satinwood panel to the lid reverse, displaying vibrant amber and golden tones

Side dressed with chamfered ring drop handles in brass, adding symmetry and balance

fig 3. A Regency rosewood tea caddy designed in a sarcophagus shape with a stepped lid, side ring handles, keyhole escutcheon, and bun feet.
fig 3. Antique Sarcophagus Loose Leaf Tea Caddy, Drawing Room, English, Regency, C.1820

Raised upon small bun feet in keeping with the sarcophagus style

This is a captivating and collectible Regency tea caddy, with great visual appeal and a rich sense of history. A fine addition to any collection of period tea wares or early-19th century antiques. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 43cm (17'')

Max Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Max Height: 23cm (9'')

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1136986
Dealers Internal Ref
25114
London Fine Antiques
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A Regency rosewood tea caddy designed in a sarcophagus shape with a stepped lid, side ring handles, keyhole escutcheon, and bun feet.
Antique Sarcophagus Loose Leaf Tea Caddy, Drawing Room, English, Regency, C.1820
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A sarcophagus tea caddy is a wooden storage box featuring tapered sides and a stepped lid, mimicking classical ancient sarcophagi. This architectural form became highly popular in England during the early 19th century Regency period.

Regency tea caddies were typically constructed from high-grade timbers such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, often finished with brass escutcheons, turned wood ring handles, and internal foil linings to protect stored tea.

Authentic Regency pieces generally feature hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass or wooden side handles, stepped or fluted lids, and original patina showing subtle wear around keyholes and base feet.

An antique tea caddy can be styled as a focal accent piece on a sideboard, bookshelf, or desk. It functions effectively both as decorative desktop storage and as a standalone accent object.

Maintain a rosewood tea caddy by dusting it regularly with a clean microfiber cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas with fluctuating humidity.
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