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Regency Burr Yew-wood Tea Caddy. Complete
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Regency Burr Yew-wood Tea Caddy. Complete

19th century
For Sale by Carse Antiques
Description

Early 19th century Regency burr yew-wood and inlaid sarcophagus shaped tea caddy in good original and complete condition. The caddy is banded with a fancy tulipwood, boxwood and ebony line inlay. Very nice original gilded brass side handles. The interior is all original and complete including the lovely engraved mixing bowl as pictured. Minor nibbles here and there to the corners but basically in pretty decent order for its age.

SIZE; 12" by 6" by 8" tall

CIRCA; 1810

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Regency Yew Wood Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

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SA1210661
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11762
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Description
Early 19th century Regency burr yew-wood and inlaid sarcophagus shaped tea caddy in good original and complete condition. The caddy is banded with a fancy tulipwood, boxwood and ebony line inlay. Very nice original gilded brass side handles. The interior is all original and complete including the lovely engraved mixing bowl as pictured. Minor nibbles here and there to the corners but basically in pretty decent order for its age.

SIZE; 12" by 6" by 8" tall

CIRCA; 1810

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Regency Yew Wood Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210661
Dealers Internal Ref
11762
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Regency tea caddy is a specialised container produced in the early nineteenth century designed to store and preserve loose tea leaves under lock and key.

These containers were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and exotic burr veneers like yew or walnut, often featuring brass hinges and foil linings.

Authentic period pieces usually display hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass escutcheons, age-appropriate wear to the base, and remnants of protective foil lining inside.

An antique tea caddy serves as a decorative accent on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf, providing historical depth to contemporary interior schemes.

To preserve the veneer, keep the object away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly with a soft cloth.
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