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Rosewood Regency Tea Caddy Miniature Sideboard
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Rosewood Regency Tea Caddy Miniature Sideboard

19th century
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An Extremely Unusual And Rare 19th Century, Late Regency Period, Rosewood Tea Caddy, In The Form Of A Miniature Sideboard, Having Hinged Lid With Attractively Carved Back, Enclosing Two Concealed, Removable Canisters And Central Cavity, Raised On Original Plinth Base.

A rare, elegant and extremely collectable english regency tea caddy, which takes the form of a miniature sideboard, an ingenious way to hide the precious, valuable tea leaves away from any would be thieves.

Tea was of course a precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and only the wealthy could afford it. They therefore generally went to great lengths to ensure that it was kept safely tucked away.

At first glance this item appears to actually just be a very good quality piece of regency miniature furniture. Indeed, it would be valuable and collectable in its own right, just as a piece of miniature furniture. However, when the lockable hinged lid is raised it reveals that actually the piece has compartments made originally for storage of tea.

Overall the condition is excellent and it is of course wonderful quality as one would expect. It has been attended to in our workshops to ensure it is ready for placement straight into the home, or office before being offered for sale and comes with fully working lock and key.

Circa 1835.

Height 10.5in.

Width 15in.

Depth 6.75in.

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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

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SA1172724
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2341
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Description
An Extremely Unusual And Rare 19th Century, Late Regency Period, Rosewood Tea Caddy, In The Form Of A Miniature Sideboard, Having Hinged Lid With Attractively Carved Back, Enclosing Two Concealed, Removable Canisters And Central Cavity, Raised On Original Plinth Base.
fig 1. A dark rosewood tea caddy crafted in the shape of a miniature Regency breakfront sideboard with a carved cresting backboard.
fig 1. Rosewood Regency Tea Caddy Miniature Sideboard

A rare, elegant and extremely collectable english regency tea caddy, which takes the form of a miniature sideboard, an ingenious way to hide the precious, valuable tea leaves away from any would be thieves.

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Tea was of course a precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and only the wealthy could afford it.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

They therefore generally went to great lengths to ensure that it was kept safely tucked away.

fig 2. A dark rosewood tea caddy crafted in the shape of a miniature Regency breakfront sideboard with a carved cresting backboard.
fig 2. Rosewood Regency Tea Caddy Miniature Sideboard

At first glance this item appears to actually just be a very good quality piece of regency miniature furniture. Indeed, it would be valuable and collectable in its own right, just as a piece of miniature furniture. However, when the lockable hinged lid is raised it reveals that actually the piece has compartments made originally for storage of tea.

fig 3. A dark rosewood tea caddy crafted in the shape of a miniature Regency breakfront sideboard with a carved cresting backboard.
fig 3. Rosewood Regency Tea Caddy Miniature Sideboard

Overall the condition is excellent and it is of course wonderful quality as one would expect. It has been attended to in our workshops to ensure it is ready for placement straight into the home, or office before being offered for sale and comes with fully working lock and key.

Circa 1835.

Height 10.5in.

Width 15in.

Depth 6.75in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172724
Dealers Internal Ref
2341
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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Archive I A dark rosewood tea caddy crafted in the shape of a miniature Regency breakfront sideboard with a carved cresting backboard.

Rosewood Regency Tea Caddy Miniature Sideboard

Archive II A dark rosewood tea caddy crafted in the shape of a miniature Regency breakfront sideboard with a carved cresting backboard. View II
Archive III A dark rosewood tea caddy crafted in the shape of a miniature Regency breakfront sideboard with a carved cresting backboard. View III
Archive IV A dark rosewood tea caddy crafted in the shape of a miniature Regency breakfront sideboard with a carved cresting backboard. View IV
Archive V A dark rosewood tea caddy crafted in the shape of a miniature Regency breakfront sideboard with a carved cresting backboard. View V
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Archive VIII A dark rosewood tea caddy crafted in the shape of a miniature Regency breakfront sideboard with a carved cresting backboard. View VIII
Archive IX A dark rosewood tea caddy crafted in the shape of a miniature Regency breakfront sideboard with a carved cresting backboard. View IX
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Archive XI A dark rosewood tea caddy crafted in the shape of a miniature Regency breakfront sideboard with a carved cresting backboard. View XI
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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01525 719300 or 07801 428701 (24 HRS)
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PO BOX 813
Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 9AW
United Kingdom
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A dark rosewood tea caddy crafted in the shape of a miniature Regency breakfront sideboard with a carved cresting backboard.
Rosewood Regency Tea Caddy Miniature Sideboard
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During the early nineteenth century, tea caddies were frequently constructed as novelty items mirroring larger furniture forms, such as breakfront sideboards or chests of drawers. These pieces served both as functional containers for valuable tea leaves and as decorative display objects in wealthy households.

Regency tea caddies were predominantly fashioned from imported hardwoods such as rosewood and mahogany, often featuring brass escutcheons, foil or lead interior linings, and intricate hand-carved embellishments.

Authentic Regency pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, rich natural timber grain, hand-carved detailing, and historical wear around the keyhole escutcheon and interior compartments.

A miniature caddy functions effectively when placed atop a hallway console, library bookshelf, or full-sized sideboard to add texture and historical contrast to contemporary decor schemes.

Dust the wood regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber, ensuring it is kept away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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