What is a Georgian tea caddy?

A Georgian tea caddy is a decorative wooden container designed during the 18th and early 19th centuries to store loose tea leaves under lock and key.

What materials were used to construct Georgian tea caddies?

These containers were typically constructed from hardwoods such as satinwood, mahogany, or rosewood, incorporating marquetry, marquetry inlay, and brass hardware.

How do you identify an authentic Georgian tea caddy?

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut joints, natural timber shrinkage over time, hand-engraved metal fittings, and age-appropriate patination.

How can an antique tea caddy be styled in a modern interior?

A tea caddy can be placed on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or bookshelf as an accent piece or used to hold small items.

How should you clean and preserve a satinwood tea caddy?

Dust the surface regularly with a dry soft cloth and keep the item away from direct sunlight or heat sources to prevent cracking.

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Georgian Inlaid Satinwood Tea Caddy

Name: Georgian Inlaid Satinwood Tea Caddy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1212655
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A charming late 18th century George III period oval TEA CADDY, veneered in satinwood and inlaid to the front with and spray of leaves. The top is further inlaid with a marquetry conch shell, with its original ‘axehead’ handle, whilst the interior retains some of its original lead lining. Good colour and patina. 15cms wide. circa 1785-1795

** This fine George III Tea Caddy is not on view in the shop; for further details please call 07860 818212, or e-mail: kerry@quietstreetantiques.co.uk

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1212655

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5495/k

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Description

A charming late 18th century George III period oval TEA CADDY, veneered in satinwood and inlaid to the front with and spray of leaves.

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The top is further inlaid with a marquetry conch shell, with its original ‘axehead’ handle, whilst the interior retains some of its original lead lining.