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Harewood Tea Caddy with Oval Inlay and Shell
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Harewood Tea Caddy with Oval Inlay and Shell

18th century
Sold 10 October 2025 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A beautifully crafted single tea caddy made from fine Harewood, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The front features a striking oval inlay, while the lid is adorned with a finely detailed shell motif, both highlighting the skillful artistry of the piece.

Delicate boxwood banding runs throughout, adding contrast and refinement to the warm tones of the Harewood veneer. The caddy retains its original hinged lid and comes complete with a key, fitting neatly into the small escutcheon at the front.

Perfect for collectors or lovers of fine antiques, this caddy embodies the understated sophistication of 19th-century design.

Materials:

Harewood and boxwood

Age:

c.1820

Dimensions:

Length: 12cm

Width: 10cm

Height: 12cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Harewood Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170870
Dealers Internal Reference
tj234659
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Description
A beautifully crafted single tea caddy made from fine Harewood, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
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The front features a striking oval inlay, while the lid is adorned with a finely detailed shell motif, both highlighting the skillful artistry of the piece.
Michael Johnson Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular wooden harewood tea caddy featuring a central oval inlay depicting a shell motif and contrasting stringing borders.
fig 1. Harewood Tea Caddy with Oval Inlay and Shell

Delicate boxwood banding runs throughout, adding contrast and refinement to the warm tones of the Harewood veneer. The caddy retains its original hinged lid and comes complete with a key, fitting neatly into the small escutcheon at the front.

fig 2. A rectangular wooden harewood tea caddy featuring a central oval inlay depicting a shell motif and contrasting stringing borders.
fig 2. Harewood Tea Caddy with Oval Inlay and Shell

Perfect for collectors or lovers of fine antiques, this caddy embodies the understated sophistication of 19th-century design.

Materials:

Harewood and boxwood

Age:

c.1820

Dimensions:

Length: 12cm

Width: 10cm

Height: 12cm

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Harewood Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170870
Dealers Internal Ref
tj234659
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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Telephone 07985 789 670
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Middlesex
South West London
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Verified Since Dec 2014
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A rectangular wooden harewood tea caddy featuring a central oval inlay depicting a shell motif and contrasting stringing borders.
Harewood Tea Caddy with Oval Inlay and Shell
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialHarewood, Satinwood, Bone
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOval inlay, Shell marquetry, Geometric stringing, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Tea caddies originated in the 18th century when tea was an expensive commodity, requiring secure, lockable containers to protect the contents from theft and moisture.

These pieces were typically crafted from fine timbers like harewood, mahogany, or satinwood, featuring intricate marquetry, stringing, and shell or floral veneer motifs.

Authentication relies on examining interior construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetailing, period brass escutcheons, old paper linings, and natural timber ageing.

Such decorative wooden boxes function well as sculptural accent objects on sideboards, mantelpieces, or bookshelves, adding texture and historic character to a room.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and applying occasional conservative applications of microcrystalline wax.
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