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Antique Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy Box with Original Glass Bowl and Mixing Stick
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Antique Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy Box with Original Glass Bowl and Mixing Stick

18th century
Description

A fine and elegant Georgian satinwood tea caddy of exceptional colour and figuring dating to the late 18th century. A particularly attractive example with rich golden tones and strong natural figuring throughout.

The caddy is of rectangular form with contrasting ebony stringing and a central brass carrying handle to the lid. Opening to reveal a beautifully fitted interior with twin lidded compartments and a central glass mixing bowl complete with its original glass stirrer, a feature that adds both rarity and appeal.

Tea caddies such as this were used to store precious tea leaves which in the Georgian period were a luxury commodity. The central bowl was used for blending different teas, allowing the owner to create their own mix, making this both a practical and highly refined object.

The quality of the satinwood is particularly noteworthy with a vibrant colour and fine grain which has developed a superb patina over time. The proportions are well balanced and the piece displays beautifully.

Condition Report:

In good antique condition with light age related wear. The interior is complete with original glass bowl and mixing stick. Minor marks consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:

15.5 cm (6.1 in)

31 cm (12.2 in)

15.5 cm (6.1 in)

Date: 1780

Origin: English

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

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SA1205563
Dealers Internal Reference
3072
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Description
A fine and elegant Georgian satinwood tea caddy of exceptional colour and figuring dating to the late 18th century. A particularly attractive example with rich golden tones and strong natural figuring throughout.
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The caddy is of rectangular form with contrasting ebony stringing and a central brass carrying handle to the lid.
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Opening to reveal a beautifully fitted interior with twin lidded compartments and a central glass mixing bowl complete with its original glass stirrer, a feature that adds both rarity and appeal.

fig 1. A rectangular Georgian satinwood tea caddy box with a brass ring handle on the lid and a diamond escutcheon on the front.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy Box with Original Glass Bowl and Mixing Stick

Tea caddies such as this were used to store precious tea leaves which in the Georgian period were a luxury commodity. The central bowl was used for blending different teas, allowing the owner to create their own mix, making this both a practical and highly refined object.

fig 2. A rectangular Georgian satinwood tea caddy box with a brass ring handle on the lid and a diamond escutcheon on the front.
fig 2. Antique Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy Box with Original Glass Bowl and Mixing Stick

The quality of the satinwood is particularly noteworthy with a vibrant colour and fine grain which has developed a superb patina over time. The proportions are well balanced and the piece displays beautifully.

fig 3. A rectangular Georgian satinwood tea caddy box with a brass ring handle on the lid and a diamond escutcheon on the front.
fig 3. Antique Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy Box with Original Glass Bowl and Mixing Stick

Condition Report:

In good antique condition with light age related wear. The interior is complete with original glass bowl and mixing stick. Minor marks consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:

15.5 cm (6.1 in)

31 cm (12.2 in)

15.5 cm (6.1 in)

Date: 1780

Origin: English

Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205563
Dealers Internal Ref
3072
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A tea caddy is a decorative wooden or metal container designed to store and lock away loose tea leaves during the 18th and early 19th centuries in Britain.

Craftsmen typically constructed Georgian tea caddies using fine cabinet timbers such as satinwood, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring brass mountings, zinc or lead foil linings, and glass mixing bowls.

Authentic pieces usually display hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass hardware, natural surface patination or mellowing of the timber, and original internal compartments or foil remnants.

A tea caddy functions as a decorative accent on a sideboard, console table, or bookshelf, serving as a historical focal point or a functional vessel for small items.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a microcrystalline or beeswax polish sparingly, while avoiding direct sunlight and extreme humidity.
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