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Description

This is a lovely Georgian flame mahogany tea caddy or tea chest.

It has some lovely details like the barber pole stringing to the lid and base, along with the original swan neck handle, dome top to the caddy and its lovely bracket feet.

The tea caddy measures 23.5cm w x 12.5cm d x 14.5cm h.

Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

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SA1171027

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a lovely Georgian flame mahogany tea caddy or tea chest.

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It has some lovely details like the barber pole stringing to the lid and base, along with the original swan neck handle, dome top to the caddy and its lovely bracket feet.

Opus Antiques

The tea caddy measures 23.5cm w x 12.5cm d x 14.5cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1171027

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A rectangular Georgian flame mahogany tea caddy with a domed lid, brass carrying handles, and a bone keyhole escutcheon.

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Bone
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Stringing inlay, Brass side handles, Bracket feet

FAQs

A tea caddy is a small box or chest historically used to store dried tea leaves securely during a period when tea was an expensive, luxury commodity.

Traditional tea caddies were crafted from fine timbers such as mahogany, rosewood, and burl walnut, often featuring decorative veneers, bone or ivory escutcheons, and brass hardware.

Authentication involves examining the construction techniques, dovetail joints, interior lining remnants, type of wood grain, and the style of the brass handles and locks consistent with the period.

An antique tea caddy can be placed on a bookshelf, sideboard, or coffee table as a focal point, adding warmth and historical texture to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting gently with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the finish.