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A Geo III Tea Caddy with Secret Drawer
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A Geo III Tea Caddy with Secret Drawer

18th century
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A George III (Circa 1790) mahogany three section tea caddy with a SECRET DRAWER. Typical Chippendale canted top design with a brass lifting handle to the lid. Rich mahogany veneer with good grain and patina and an oak carcass. Original moustache brass escutcheon to the original working brass lock. The working IRON KEY is present. Low bracket feet. There are two spots where the veneer has been repaired in the distant past but these are hard to detect and are not noticable at first glance. There is an old stain to the rear (see photo 7).

The secret drawer is revealed by lifting the upward sliding right hand side panel . The drawer has a brass pull allowing it to be drawn out.

The caddy measures 24 cm wide by 16.5 cm tall including the handle and 14 cm deep.

The drawer tray measures INTERNALLY 19.5 long by 10 cm wide and about 1 cm high

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Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189192
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29007
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A George III (Circa 1790) mahogany three section tea caddy with a SECRET DRAWER. Typical Chippendale canted top design with a brass lifting handle to the lid. Rich mahogany veneer with good grain and patina and an oak carcass. Original moustache brass escutcheon to the original working brass lock. The working IRON KEY is present. Low bracket feet.
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There are two spots where the veneer has been repaired in the distant past but these are hard to detect and are not noticable at first glance.
The Antique Partnership

There is an old stain to the rear (see photo 7).

fig 1. A rectangular Georgian mahogany tea caddy featuring a hinged lid, a brass top carrying handle, and an ornate brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 1. A Geo III Tea Caddy with Secret Drawer

The secret drawer is revealed by lifting the upward sliding right hand side panel . The drawer has a brass pull allowing it to be drawn out.

The caddy measures 24 cm wide by 16.5 cm tall including the handle and 14 cm deep.

The drawer tray measures INTERNALLY 19.5 long by 10 cm wide and about 1 cm high

UK mainland postage is FREE

Overseas buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Partnership has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189192
Dealers Internal Ref
29007
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Archive I A rectangular Georgian mahogany tea caddy featuring a hinged lid, a brass top carrying handle, and an ornate brass keyhole escutcheon.

A Geo III Tea Caddy with Secret Drawer

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A rectangular Georgian mahogany tea caddy featuring a hinged lid, a brass top carrying handle, and an ornate brass keyhole escutcheon.
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FAQs

A Georgian tea caddy is a lockable wooden box or chest created during the 18th and early 19th centuries designed specifically to store valuable loose tea leaves safely.

Georgian tea caddies were predominantly constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or satinwood, often decorated with brass hardware, zinc lining, or delicate marquetry.

Authentic George III pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, period-appropriate brass fittings, natural oxidisation on the underside, and internal compartments configured for loose tea storage.

A Georgian tea caddy functions well as a decorative focal point on a sideboard, coffee table, or desk, introducing historic character and warmth to modern living spaces.

Dust the wood regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually, keeping the object away from direct heat sources and damp environments.
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