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Georgian 18th Century Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy
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Georgian 18th Century Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy

18th century
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An Extremely Attractive 18th Century George III Period Burr Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy, Having Superbly Executed Chequered Strung, Herringbone Banded And Satinwood Oval Panelled Decoration, The Hinged Lid With Original Brass Axe Drop Handle, Enclosing Two Lidded Divisions With Original Paper Foil Lining. 

Tea was an extremely precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves, keeping them safe from the house staffs potential wandering hands.

This tea caddy comes with a fully functioning lock and key, plus has been cleaned and traditionally waxed polished by our highly skilled and well trained specialist antique furniture restorers in our workshops before being offered for sale.

This particular tea caddy is constructed from good quality yew wood timbers and boasts extremely attractive inlaid decoration. The oval panels are a particularly nice touch. Dating towards the end of the 18th century, the Sheraton period, it remains in good condition and the octagonal shape also adds an additional degree of elegance.

It also remains in good condition and has clearly been well loved throughout the years of its life.

Circa 1780.

Height 4.75in.

Width 5.5in.

Depth 4.5in.

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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Yew Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

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9540
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Description
An Extremely Attractive 18th Century George III Period Burr Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy, Having Superbly Executed Chequered Strung, Herringbone Banded And Satinwood Oval Panelled Decoration, The Hinged Lid With Original Brass Axe Drop Handle, Enclosing Two Lidded Divisions With Original Paper Foil Lining. 
fig 1. An 18th-century octagonal Georgian tea caddy crafted from burr yew wood with chevron stringing, oval marquetry panels, a brass top handle, and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 1. Georgian 18th Century Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy

Tea was an extremely precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves, keeping them safe from the house staffs potential wandering hands.

fig 2. An 18th-century octagonal Georgian tea caddy crafted from burr yew wood with chevron stringing, oval marquetry panels, a brass top handle, and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 2. Georgian 18th Century Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy

This tea caddy comes with a fully functioning lock and key, plus has been cleaned and traditionally waxed polished by our highly skilled and well trained specialist antique furniture restorers in our workshops before being offered for sale.

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This particular tea caddy is constructed from good quality yew wood timbers and boasts extremely attractive inlaid decoration.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

The oval panels are a particularly nice touch. Dating towards the end of the 18th century, the Sheraton period, it remains in good condition and the octagonal shape also adds an additional degree of elegance.

It also remains in good condition and has clearly been well loved throughout the years of its life.

Circa 1780.

Height 4.75in.

Width 5.5in.

Depth 4.5in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Yew Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

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SA1201986
Dealers Internal Ref
9540
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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An 18th-century octagonal Georgian tea caddy crafted from burr yew wood with chevron stringing, oval marquetry panels, a brass top handle, and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
Georgian 18th Century Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy
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A Georgian tea caddy is a decorative lockable container designed in 18th-century Britain to store tea leaves safely. Because imported tea was a high-value luxury commodity during this period, caddies were crafted with refined joinery to be displayed in reception spaces.

Cabinetmakers utilised fine timber cut into decorative veneers, including yew, mahogany, satinwood, and rosewood. These pieces often feature contrasting stringing in ebony or boxwood, brass hardware, and interior compartments lined with lead foil or zinc to preserve freshness.

Authentic pieces from the 18th century display indicators of hand construction, including hand-cut dovetails, original iron or brass lock mechanisms, subtle timber movement or shrinkage, and natural patination on untampered surfaces.

A Georgian tea caddy functions well as a decorative tabletop object when placed on a sideboard, console, or bookshelf. The warm wood tones and geometric marquetry provide texture and historical interest alongside minimalist modern decor.

Position the caddy away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, warping, or cracking of the timber veneers. Preserve the original finish by applying a small amount of beeswax polish with a soft cloth, avoiding commercial chemical spray cleaners.
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