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A Secret Drawer Georgian Tea Caddy
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A Secret Drawer Georgian Tea Caddy

18th century
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A very fine Geo III period Chippendale style tea caddy WITH SECRET DRAWER. Circa 1775 with well grained mahogany veneer. Quality brass ball and claw feet,lions mask side handles and swan neck lid pull. Three section foil lined inner compartments each having a lid with a brass pull. WORKING BRASS LOCK WITH A KEY. The secret compartment is very well concealed and is revealed by lifting the right hand panel. A slim oak drawer is within having a cupids bow brass pull. The secret compartment is often thought to be to secure silver caddy spoons but this is not definitive and there are of course many other applications today. The whole is made secure with a lockable lid. Overall a very handsome piece.

Price includes Free UK postage to mainland UK destinations. Overseas buyers please ask for sipping costs before purchasing.

Dimensions are 23 cm wide excluding brass feet 17cm high and 13cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

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SA1218000
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30000
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A very fine Geo III period Chippendale style tea caddy WITH SECRET DRAWER. Circa 1775 with well grained mahogany veneer. Quality brass ball and claw feet,lions mask side handles and swan neck lid pull. Three section foil lined inner compartments each having a lid with a brass pull. WORKING BRASS LOCK WITH A KEY. The secret compartment is very well concealed and is revealed by lifting the right hand panel. A slim oak drawer is within having a cupids bow brass pull.
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The secret compartment is often thought to be to secure silver caddy spoons but this is not definitive and there are of course many other applications today.
The Antique Partnership

The whole is made secure with a lockable lid. Overall a very handsome piece.

Price includes Free UK postage to mainland UK destinations. Overseas buyers please ask for sipping costs before purchasing.

Dimensions are 23 cm wide excluding brass feet 17cm high and 13cm deep.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Partnership has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218000
Dealers Internal Ref
30000
The Antique Partnership
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During the eighteenth century, imported tea was an extremely expensive luxury commodity in Britain. Tea caddies were designed as lockable wooden or tortoiseshell containers to secure valuable tea leaves from domestic servants and light damage.

Georgian tea caddies were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods or fine veneers such as flame mahogany, walnut, and satinwood. Internal compartments were lined with lead foil or zinc to preserve freshness, and boxes featured hand-cut dovetail joints alongside solid brass escutcheons and handles.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, natural shrinkage or unevenness in the wood, and signs of genuine oxidation on brass hardware. The interior may retain remnants of original metal foil lining, and the base typically shows honest wear consistent with age.

A antique wooden tea caddy serves as a sophisticated accent on a hallway console, sideboard, or bookshelf. It provides texture when layered alongside modern ceramics, books, or framed artwork while offering discreet storage for small household items.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources, radiators, and prolonged exposure to sunlight to prevent warping and veneer splitting. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically with a soft cloth to nourish the wood and maintain its natural patina.
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