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Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Cut Glass Bowl, C. 1820–1835
Ritas Bazaar
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Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Cut Glass Bowl, C. 1820–1835

19th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

An English Regency-period tea caddy constructed in mahogany with figured veneer panels, dating to circa 1820–1835. The rectangular body stands on turned bun feet and retains its original stepped lid and escutcheon.

The interior is fitted with two hinged tea compartments and a central circular aperture housing the original cut glass bowl, finely cut with geometric decoration. This arrangement reflects early 19th-century practice, combining secure tea storage with practical serving use.

The exterior veneers show attractive grain and a warm, well-developed patina. The caddy remains structurally sound and retains its original internal configuration.

Measurements

Height: 17 cm (6.7?)

Width: 30.5 cm (12.0?)

Depth: 16.5 cm (6.5?)

Weight: 1753 g

Condition

Sound antique condition. A longitudinal shrinkage crack is visible to the inner face of the lid and a further fine crack to the base. Small losses to veneer are present. These issues are consistent with age and do not detract from the overall appearance.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1187452
Dealers Internal Reference
B1587
Description
An English Regency-period tea caddy constructed in mahogany with figured veneer panels, dating to circa 1820–1835. The rectangular body stands on turned bun feet and retains its original stepped lid and escutcheon.
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The interior is fitted with two hinged tea compartments and a central circular aperture housing the original cut glass bowl, finely cut with geometric decoration.
Ritas Bazaar

This arrangement reflects early 19th-century practice, combining secure tea storage with practical serving use.

fig 1. An antique Regency flame mahogany tea caddy featuring a sarcophagus shape with a stepped lid, diamond escutcheon, and small bun feet.
fig 1. Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Cut Glass Bowl, C. 1820–1835

The exterior veneers show attractive grain and a warm, well-developed patina. The caddy remains structurally sound and retains its original internal configuration.

Measurements

Height: 17 cm (6.7?)

Width: 30.5 cm (12.0?)

fig 2. An antique Regency flame mahogany tea caddy featuring a sarcophagus shape with a stepped lid, diamond escutcheon, and small bun feet.
fig 2. Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Cut Glass Bowl, C. 1820–1835

Depth: 16.5 cm (6.5?)

Weight: 1753 g

Condition

Sound antique condition. A longitudinal shrinkage crack is visible to the inner face of the lid and a further fine crack to the base. Small losses to veneer are present. These issues are consistent with age and do not detract from the overall appearance.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187452
Dealers Internal Ref
B1587
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An antique Regency flame mahogany tea caddy featuring a sarcophagus shape with a stepped lid, diamond escutcheon, and small bun feet.
Regency mahogany tea caddy with cut glass bowl, c. 1820–1835
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A Regency tea caddy is a specialised wooden box produced during the early 19th century to store and secure valuable loose tea leaves under lock and key.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or satinwood, featuring flame veneers, brass or ebony escutcheons, and interior foil linings or glass mixing bowls.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, natural timber shrinkage, original lock hardware, and subtle hand-planing marks on non-visible surfaces.

A historical caddy functions effectively as a decorative accent placed on a sideboard top, coffee table, or bookshelf to add texture and history to contemporary schemes.

Position the caddy away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent wood movement or veneer lifting, and wax the timber periodically with a neutral beeswax compound.
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