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Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton
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Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

18th century
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Rare inverted front one for anyone's collection circa 1750’s being so old the caddy has blemishes but still looks stunning no key but locks present, sizes to the nearest centimetre. Length of 19 cm height 15 cm, depth being 12 cm, offering free delivery UK reference FBS Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection personal cheques or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
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Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy to the 1750s.

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Rare inverted front one for anyone's collection circa 1750’s being so old the caddy has blemishes but still looks stunning no key but locks present, sizes to the nearest centimetre. Length of 19 cm height 15 cm, depth being 12 cm, offering free delivery UK reference FBS Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection personal cheques or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy to the 1750s.

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An antique serpentine-shaped tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring mottled amber brown patterning, a silver metal keyhole escutcheon, and flared feet.
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An antique serpentine-shaped tortoiseshell tea caddy featuring mottled amber brown patterning, a silver metal keyhole escutcheon, and flared feet.
Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
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A Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy is a specialised container produced during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries to hold loose tea leaves. Built with a wooden core coated in polished tortoiseshell veneer, these boxes reflected the prestige and expense of tea during the period.

These caddies were constructed with a solid timber frame, typically mahogany or pine, layered with thin, heat-softened sections of tortoiseshell. They often feature bone or ivory stringing, metal keyhole escutcheons, and zinc foil interior linings designed to exclude moisture.

Authentic tortoiseshell displays irregular organic patterning, natural depth, and micro-growth markings visible under magnification. Historical examples feature hand-cut joins, aged metal lock mechanisms, and minor surface wear consistent with historical use.

An antique tea caddy functions as a tabletop accent when positioned on a sideboard, mantlepiece, or desk. Displaying it alongside modern stoneware or minimalist glassware highlights its rich texture through historical contrast.

Tortoiseshell requires protection from direct sunlight, extreme heat sources, and fluctuating humidity, which cause the shell veneer to lift or crack. Dust the surface gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid chemicals or abrasive polishes.
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