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George III Satinwood Oval Tea Caddy
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
for sale €497     $540
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George III Satinwood Oval Tea Caddy

18th century
Description

A pretty late 18th century oval TEA CADDY veneered in finely-figured satinwood with kingwood cross-banding and stringing to the edges. The interior retains its original inner lid and much of the original lead lining. Complete with working lock and key. 6.25ins (15.75cms) wide. English circa 1785-1795.

NB.*** Please note that this good oval tea caddy is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this George III Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

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SA1195468
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5476/k
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Description
A pretty late 18th century oval TEA CADDY veneered in finely-figured satinwood with kingwood cross-banding and stringing to the edges. The interior retains its original inner lid and much of the original lead lining. Complete with working lock and key. 6.25ins (15.75cms) wide. English circa 1785-1795.

NB.

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*** Please note that this good oval tea caddy is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this George III Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195468
Dealers Internal Ref
5476/k
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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An oval George III satinwood tea caddy featuring inlaid crossbanding, a dark keyhole escutcheon, and an accompanying metal key.
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Archive I An oval George III satinwood tea caddy featuring inlaid crossbanding, a dark keyhole escutcheon, and an accompanying metal key.

GEORGE III SATINWOOD OVAL TEA CADDY

Archive II An oval George III satinwood tea caddy featuring inlaid crossbanding, a dark keyhole escutcheon, and an accompanying metal key. View II
Archive III An oval George III satinwood tea caddy featuring inlaid crossbanding, a dark keyhole escutcheon, and an accompanying metal key. View III
Archive IV An oval George III satinwood tea caddy featuring inlaid crossbanding, a dark keyhole escutcheon, and an accompanying metal key. View IV
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Bath
BA1 2JS
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An oval George III satinwood tea caddy featuring inlaid crossbanding, a dark keyhole escutcheon, and an accompanying metal key.
GEORGE III SATINWOOD OVAL TEA CADDY
Ref: SA1195468
An oval George III satinwood tea caddy featuring inlaid crossbanding, a dark keyhole escutcheon, and an accompanying metal key.
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A George III tea caddy is a decorative lockable container crafted during the reign of King George III (17601820) to store loose tea leaves, which were an expensive luxury item at the time.

Georgian cabinetmakers commonly used fine cabinet woods including satinwood, mahogany, and rosewood, incorporating decorative wood veneers, boxwood stringing, crossbanding, and bone or metal escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut joinery, period lock mechanisms, natural wood contraction around the seams, and historical tea residue or metal foil remnants inside the compartments.

Place the tea caddy on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or desk alongside modern sculptural ceramics to create a balanced, layered display.

Position the item away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, clean the wood surface regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth, and apply microcrystalline wax periodically to protect the finish.
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