Antique Georgian Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus-Form Tea Caddy – Early 19th Century
A refined example of Regency-era craftsmanship, this early 19th-century tea caddy is constructed in beautifully grained solid mahogany, shaped in the classical sarcophagus form popular during the Georgian period. Elevated on four turned bun feet and featuring original side handles, the caddy exudes symmetry, proportion, and elegant restraint.
The hinged lid lifts to reveal a fitted interior with twin lidded compartments—each for a different tea variety—and a central section housing a cut glass sugar bowl or mixing bowl, a luxury detail typical of upper-class tea rituals of the time.
Key Features:
Date: Circa 1810–1830 (Regency period)
Style: Sarcophagus-form tea caddy
Wood: Solid mahogany with rich figuring
Interior: Two curved-lid tea compartments and original central cut glass bowl
Hardware: Mother of pearl escutcheon; original bun feet
Handles: Ebonized turned side pulls
Size: Approx. 15cm high x 32cm wide
Condition: Very good antique condition; minor surface wear and age patina; no major cracks or damage; some wear to interior lid
This is a superb collector’s item that captures the grace and ritual of Georgian tea culture. Whether displayed in a period interior, or used as a functional decorative object, this Regency tea caddy represents timeless English design.
Internal Reference: 40-909
Antique Number: SA1152136
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 15cm (5.9inches)
Width is 32cm (12.6inches)
Depth is 16.5cm (6.5inches)
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