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A Very Rare Irish William IV Tea Poy Attributed to 'Strahan' of Dublin
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A Very Rare Irish William IV Tea Poy Attributed to 'Strahan' of Dublin

18th century
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A very rare early 19th Century Irish William IV well figured rosewood teapoy of exceptional quality, finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and fine grain. The moulded body of circular form with gadroon detail throughout features a hinged top which opens upwards to reveal fitted storage section for housing four removable tea caddies. Raised over gorgeous ring turned baluster column support with fabulous fluted and sphere carved motif detail above concave trefoil base with elegant, fluted bun foot, terminating on brass casters.

Rosewood Type: 'Dalbergia Latifolia'

Robert Strahan, Dublin, Ireland

Founded in 1776 as a cabinet maker, Robert Strahan & Co. grew to become one of Ireland's premiere furniture designers, exhibiting at The Great Industrial Exhibition of 1853 in Dublin. A walnut table, exhibited at the second London International Exhibition of 1862, showcased their talent for both design and manufacture. Bringing together marquetry, scrolling foliage, masks, strap work and cartouches in a piece of some merit; A fine piece displaying the influence of Thomas Hope and Richard Bridgens, it was illustrated in the Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue for the London exhibition.

Designing and manufacturing for the Office of Public Works, the firm gained the reputation for high quality furniture and were commissioned to design and manufacture for some of the great Irish country houses such as Doneraile Court, Co. Cork and Lisnavagh, Co. Carlow.

The Firm started out trading from 10-11 Chancery Lane. Moving forward 39 years to 1815 and the firm had expanded in to 24-25 Henry Street. In 1845 it expanded further still into 5 Leister Street. In 1870 the firm moved to Abbey Street trading under the family name until 1969.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Teapoy to the Georgian era.

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SA1174184
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A4071
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Description
A very rare early 19th Century Irish William IV well figured rosewood teapoy of exceptional quality, finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and fine grain.
The moulded body of circular form with gadroon detail throughout features a hinged top which opens upwards to reveal fitted storage section for housing four removable tea caddies.
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Raised over gorgeous ring turned baluster column support with fabulous fluted and sphere carved motif detail above concave trefoil base with elegant, fluted bun foot, terminating on brass casters.

fig 1. A circular dark mahogany William IV teapoy with gadrooned trim, a fluted stem, and a triform base.
fig 1. A Very Rare Irish William IV Tea Poy Attributed to 'Strahan' of Dublin

Rosewood Type: 'Dalbergia Latifolia'

Robert Strahan, Dublin, Ireland

Founded in 1776 as a cabinet maker, Robert Strahan & Co. grew to become one of Ireland's premiere furniture designers, exhibiting at The Great Industrial Exhibition of 1853 in Dublin. A walnut table, exhibited at the second London International Exhibition of 1862, showcased their talent for both design and manufacture. Bringing together marquetry, scrolling foliage, masks, strap work and cartouches in a piece of some merit; A fine piece displaying the influence of Thomas Hope and Richard Bridgens, it was illustrated in the Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue for the London exhibition.

fig 2. A circular dark mahogany William IV teapoy with gadrooned trim, a fluted stem, and a triform base.
fig 2. A Very Rare Irish William IV Tea Poy Attributed to 'Strahan' of Dublin

Designing and manufacturing for the Office of Public Works, the firm gained the reputation for high quality furniture and were commissioned to design and manufacture for some of the great Irish country houses such as Doneraile Court, Co. Cork and Lisnavagh, Co. Carlow.

fig 3. A circular dark mahogany William IV teapoy with gadrooned trim, a fluted stem, and a triform base.
fig 3. A Very Rare Irish William IV Tea Poy Attributed to 'Strahan' of Dublin

The Firm started out trading from 10-11 Chancery Lane. Moving forward 39 years to 1815 and the firm had expanded in to 24-25 Henry Street. In 1845 it expanded further still into 5 Leister Street. In 1870 the firm moved to Abbey Street trading under the family name until 1969.

Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Teapoy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174184
Dealers Internal Ref
A4071
Yeats Country Antiques
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Archive I A circular dark mahogany William IV teapoy with gadrooned trim, a fluted stem, and a triform base.

A Very Rare Irish William IV Tea Poy Attributed to 'Strahan' of Dublin

Archive II A circular dark mahogany William IV teapoy with gadrooned trim, a fluted stem, and a triform base. View II
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A circular dark mahogany William IV teapoy with gadrooned trim, a fluted stem, and a triform base.
A Very Rare Irish William IV Tea Poy Attributed To 'Strahan' of Dublin
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A circular dark mahogany William IV teapoy with gadrooned trim, a fluted stem, and a triform base.
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A teapoy is a specialized 19th-century furniture piece designed specifically to store and blend tea, created during the reign of King William IV between 1830 and 1837.

These items were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut, featuring hand-turned pedestals, brass locks, and interior lead-lined caddies.

Authentic pieces display heavy proportions, lotus or gadrooned mouldings, a hinged upper lid concealing caddy compartments, and a triform platform base resting on carved feet.

A teapoy works as a compact occasional or side table in a drawing room, reading nook, or hallway, offering concealed storage while serving as a focal point.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage.
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