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George III Mahogany & Inlaid Tea Caddy
John Howkins Antiques
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George III Mahogany & Inlaid Tea Caddy

19th century
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Good George III mahogany and inlaid tea caddy. All sides, top and inside are inlaid with tulip wood cross banding between boxwood and ebony line inlay. The caddy retains the original 2 removable tea canisters and a later glass mixing bowl. It also features brass lion head ring carrying handles, brass ball feet its original lock with 2 working keys. Dimensions:- Height…7’’/ 17.7cm. Width…12.5’’/ 32cm. Depth…6.25’’/ 16cm. Free U.K. delivery.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.7cm (6.97")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

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SA1139749
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24711
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Good George III mahogany and inlaid tea caddy.
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All sides, top and inside are inlaid with tulip wood cross banding between boxwood and ebony line inlay.
John Howkins Antiques

The caddy retains the original 2 removable tea canisters and a later glass mixing bowl. It also features brass lion head ring carrying handles, brass ball feet its original lock with 2 working keys. Dimensions:- Height…7’’/ 17.7cm. Width…12.5’’/ 32cm. Depth…6.25’’/ 16cm. Free U.K. delivery.

Height
17.7cm (6.97")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139749
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24711
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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George III Mahogany & Inlaid Tea Caddy

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Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An open Georgian mahogany tea caddy displaying twin inlaid lidded compartments and a central glass mixing bowl.
George III Mahogany & Inlaid Tea Caddy
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A Georgian tea caddy is a lockable wooden box produced during the 18th and early 19th centuries, specifically crafted to store and preserve loose tea leaves.

These boxes were constructed using timber such as mahogany, satinwood, or walnut, frequently accented with fine wood stringing, brass hardware, foil linings, and glass mixing bowls.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass hinges, natural wear surrounding the escutcheon, and hand-cut glass or lead-lined interior compartments.

An antique tea caddy can be displayed open on a sideboard or console table, showcasing its interior fitted lids and glass bowl as a functional historical accent.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically, while keeping the wood away from direct heat sources to prevent shrinkage.
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