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18th Century Harewood Tea Caddy
Walton House Antiques
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£985
Walton House Antiques

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18th Century Harewood Tea Caddy

18th century
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18th century harewood tea caddy with tulip cross banding and inlaid paterae. English 1780

Height 5cm

Width 23cm

Depth 12cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182959
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2359
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
18th century harewood tea caddy with tulip cross banding and inlaid paterae. English 1780

Height 5cm

Width 23cm

Depth 12cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182959
Dealers Internal Ref
2359
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

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Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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18th century harewood tea caddy

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An 18th-century octagonal Georgian harewood tea caddy with oval floral marquetry inlays on the front and side facets.
18th century harewood tea caddy
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An 18th-century octagonal Georgian harewood tea caddy with oval floral marquetry inlays on the front and side facets.
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A harewood tea caddy is a lockable wooden box created during the 18th and early 19th centuries to store dry tea leaves. Harewood refers to sycamore or maple timber dyed with an iron-based chemical solution, yielding a greenish-grey or golden-brown tone.

Georgian tea caddies were predominantly constructed from cabinet woods such as mahogany, satinwood, and harewood. Interiors often featured foil lining to preserve tea freshness, alongside marquetry, bone, or brass escutcheons.

Authentic 18th-century tea caddies display hand-cut dovetail joints, natural timber shrinkage around the lid, and historical wear near the keyhole. Marquetry and stringing details from this era show fine hand-cut execution rather than machine precision.

An antique tea caddy serves as a sophisticated accent on a sideboard, coffee table, or bookshelf. Placing it alongside contemporary art or textured ceramic pieces balances traditional craftsmanship with modern interior design.

Keep historic wood caddies away from direct sunlight, central heating sources, and excess moisture to prevent cracking. Apply high-grade beeswax sparingly to maintain the patination and guard the inlaid surfaces.
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