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Large William IV Rosewood Tea Caddy.
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Large William IV Rosewood Tea Caddy.

19th century
Sold 18 December 2025 · F E Anderson Antiques
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A large William IV rosewood sarcophagus shaped tea caddy. The stepped lid with carved decoration opening to reveal an interior with twin canisters either side of the glass mixing bowl. Large knob carrying handles and circular turned feet. A bold

caddy in good original condition. English Circa 1830.

Date of Manufacture

F E Anderson Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
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SA1176630
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Description
A large William IV rosewood sarcophagus shaped tea caddy.
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The stepped lid with carved decoration opening to reveal an interior with twin canisters either side of the glass mixing bowl.
F E Anderson Antiques

Large knob carrying handles and circular turned feet. A bold

caddy in good original condition. English Circa 1830.

Date of Manufacture

F E Anderson Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
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SA1176630
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A dark brown rosewood William IV tea caddy featuring a sarcophagus-shaped stepped lid and resting on small feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown rosewood William IV tea caddy featuring a sarcophagus-shaped stepped lid and resting on small feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large William IV Rosewood Tea Caddy.

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5 High Street
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 7JF
Wales
United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2014
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Location: 5 High Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7JF, Wales, United Kingdom
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A dark brown rosewood William IV tea caddy featuring a sarcophagus-shaped stepped lid and resting on small feet.
Large William IV rosewood tea caddy.
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A dark brown rosewood William IV tea caddy featuring a sarcophagus-shaped stepped lid and resting on small feet.
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  • ObjectTea Caddy
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialRosewood, Pine, Brass
  • ColourRich Dark Brown
  • MotifsSarcophagus lid, Stepped moulding, Carved floral finial, Bun feet
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

A William IV tea caddy is a lidded storage box produced during the reign of King William IV (1830-1837), specifically designed to store and preserve expensive loose-leaf tea leaves under lock and key.

These boxes were typically constructed from a solid pine or mahogany carcase, veneered with figured tropical hardwoods like rosewood, and featured intricate joinery, brass escutcheons, and occasionally pewter or crystal mixing bowls inside.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, older brass locks, aged timber patination, and characteristic neoclassical or early Victorian decorative motifs like carved sarcophagus lids or bun feet.

An antique tea caddy can be styled effectively as a decorative object on a sideboard, console table, or bookshelf, adding textural warmth and historical contrast to contemporary minimalist schemes.

Preserve the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent veneer cracking, and treat the wood periodically with a microcrystalline wax to maintain the finish without harming the historic surface.
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