Antique Wooden Tea Caddy 1900 - 1920

Name: Tea Caddy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1180704
Price: 170 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Tea caddies were designed in the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries to store and secure dried tea leaves, which were expensive imported commodities. These containers featured lockable lids to prevent unauthorised access and to protect the contents from moisture and light exposure.

Historical tea caddies were crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, walnut, and satinwood, often featuring inlaid wood motifs or brass hardware. Internal compartments frequently contained lead or tin foil linings to preserve the freshness of the tea.

Authentic period tea caddies exhibit hand-cut joinery, natural timber shrinkage along seam lines, and legitimate wear on base points. Lids typically include period-correct brass hinges, keyhole escutcheons, and remnants of original internal foil linings.

A tea caddy serves as a functional decorative accent when placed on a sideboard, console table, or bookshelf alongside contemporary artwork. It can also function on a desk or dressing table as a discreet container for small personal items.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a neutral beeswax polish periodically to maintain the surface finish. Position the object away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement or lacquered finish cracking.

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