0
5,794  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1178197
FOR SALE
£585
Email
Save
George III ‘Partridge Wood’ Tea Caddy
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
for sale €684     $743
£585
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Sellingantiques Verified Since Apr 2012
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Fine antiques at sensible prices
Relevant Links
Id #SA1178197
PDF SHARE
SAVE

George III ‘Partridge Wood’ Tea Caddy

18th century
Description

A rare George III Partridge Wood (sometimes called ‘Plum Pudding mahogany’) Tea Caddy, of rectangular canted-corner form, with boxwood stringing and rosewood cross-banding. Some remnants remain of the original lead paper linings.

Ivory key escutcheon. (CITES exemption certificate ref: 73ZMLKGD).

Dated: c.1780-1800

Dimensions:  Width: 12.6 cm. Height: 11.7 cm. Depth 9.2 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.7cm (4.61")
Width
12.6cm (4.96")
Depth
9.2cm (3.62")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this George III Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1178197
Dealers Internal Reference
1815/A
Dealers Notes

Shop Open: 10.00am - 6.00pm Monday-Saturday (Closed Sundays)

Description
A rare George III Partridge Wood (sometimes called ‘Plum Pudding mahogany’) Tea Caddy, of rectangular canted-corner form, with boxwood stringing and rosewood cross-banding. Some remnants remain of the original lead paper linings.

Ivory key escutcheon. (CITES exemption certificate ref: 73ZMLKGD).

Dated: c.1780-1800

Dimensions:  Width: 12.6 cm. Height: 11.7 cm. Depth 9.2 cm.

Height
11.7cm (4.61")
Width
12.6cm (4.96")
Depth
9.2cm (3.62")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this George III Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178197
Dealers Internal Ref
1815/A
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2012

Fine antiques at sensible prices

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Quiet Street Antiques of Bath Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
An octagonal George III tea caddy crafted from dark partridge wood with boxwood stringing and a lozenge-shaped bone escutcheon.
1 / 8
Archive I An octagonal George III tea caddy crafted from dark partridge wood with boxwood stringing and a lozenge-shaped bone escutcheon.

George III ‘Partridge Wood’ Tea Caddy

Archive II An octagonal George III tea caddy crafted from dark partridge wood with boxwood stringing and a lozenge-shaped bone escutcheon. View II
Archive III An octagonal George III tea caddy crafted from dark partridge wood with boxwood stringing and a lozenge-shaped bone escutcheon. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An octagonal George III tea caddy crafted from dark partridge wood with boxwood stringing and a lozenge-shaped bone escutcheon.
Archive V An octagonal George III tea caddy crafted from dark partridge wood with boxwood stringing and a lozenge-shaped bone escutcheon. View V
Archive VI An octagonal George III tea caddy crafted from dark partridge wood with boxwood stringing and a lozenge-shaped bone escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII An octagonal George III tea caddy crafted from dark partridge wood with boxwood stringing and a lozenge-shaped bone escutcheon. View VII
Archive VIII An octagonal George III tea caddy crafted from dark partridge wood with boxwood stringing and a lozenge-shaped bone escutcheon. View VIII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Telephone 01225 315 727 or 07493 889 573
Location
Quiet Street Antiques
3 Quiet Street
Bath
BA1 2JS
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/quietstreetbath
Verified Since Apr 2012
Items For Sale 146
Items Sold 2,508
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Verified Since Apr 2012
View Dealer Info
Location: Quiet Street Antiques, 3 Quiet Street, Bath, BA1 2JS , United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/quietstreetbath
Verified
Apr 2012
For Sale
146
Sold
2,508
An octagonal George III tea caddy crafted from dark partridge wood with boxwood stringing and a lozenge-shaped bone escutcheon.
George III ‘Partridge Wood’ Tea Caddy
Ref: SA1178197
An octagonal George III tea caddy crafted from dark partridge wood with boxwood stringing and a lozenge-shaped bone escutcheon.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Scale Reference
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A Georgian tea caddy is a small lockable container manufactured during the 18th and early 19th centuries to store loose tea leaves. Due to the high financial value of imported tea during this era, these vessels were constructed with locks and positioned prominently within domestic entertaining spaces.

Cabinetmakers utilised native and imported hardwoods including mahogany, satinwood, rosewood, and exotic timbers such as partridge wood. Construction techniques involved thin wood veneers, bone or mother-of-pearl escutcheons, boxwood stringing, and foil-lined internal compartments to protect the tea.

Authentic George III tea caddies exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, period iron or brass locks, and natural timber movement consistent with historical aging. Additional features include hand-planed interiors, era-appropriate keyhole escutcheons, and historic foil or paper compartment linings.

An antique wooden tea caddy functions as a tabletop accent on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or desk. Its compact geometric proportions and distinct timber grain complement modern minimalist surfaces as well as traditional wooden furniture displays.

Maintain timber surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax paste once or twice annually. Position the caddy away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp conditions to prevent veneer lifting or timber shrinkage.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories