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Regency Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy
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Regency Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy

19th century
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A superb 19th-century Regency Tunbridge Ware tea caddy, crafted in the highly desirable sarcophagus form and veneered in richly figured rosewood. The lid and body are adorned with intricate Tunbridge Ware marquetry inlay, showcasing the remarkable precision and artistry associated with these celebrated English decorative wares.

The caddy is further enhanced by its elegant brass grape and vine handles, adding both decorative appeal and practicality. Retaining its original key, this exceptional piece reflects the refinement of Regency tea culture and the importance once placed upon the storage of valuable tea leaves.

Highly sought after by collectors of Tunbridge Ware, Regency antiques, and fine English treen, this tea caddy makes an impressive addition to any collection.

14cm height

19.5cm width

12cm depth

approximate measurements

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Heavenly Antiques has dated this Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

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Description
A superb 19th-century Regency Tunbridge Ware tea caddy, crafted in the highly desirable sarcophagus form and veneered in richly figured rosewood.
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The lid and body are adorned with intricate Tunbridge Ware marquetry inlay, showcasing the remarkable precision and artistry associated with these celebrated English decorative wares.
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fig 1. A rectangular Regency period wooden tea caddy featuring dark wood grain, mosaic inlay borders, and a central diamond escutcheon.
fig 1. Regency Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy

The caddy is further enhanced by its elegant brass grape and vine handles, adding both decorative appeal and practicality. Retaining its original key, this exceptional piece reflects the refinement of Regency tea culture and the importance once placed upon the storage of valuable tea leaves.

fig 2. A rectangular Regency period wooden tea caddy featuring dark wood grain, mosaic inlay borders, and a central diamond escutcheon.
fig 2. Regency Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy

Highly sought after by collectors of Tunbridge Ware, Regency antiques, and fine English treen, this tea caddy makes an impressive addition to any collection.

14cm height

19.5cm width

12cm depth

approximate measurements

Date of Manufacture

Heavenly Antiques has dated this Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

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Heavenly Antiques
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Specialists in antique furntire and decorative antiques from 17th to the 19th century

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A rectangular Regency period wooden tea caddy featuring dark wood grain, mosaic inlay borders, and a central diamond escutcheon.
Regency Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy
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Tunbridge ware is a form of decorated woodwork featuring intricate inlaid mosaic patterns, developed primarily in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. It gained widespread popularity during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, particularly during the Regency and Victorian eras.

Regency tea caddies were predominantly constructed using native and imported timber veneers such as rosewood, mahogany, walnut, and boxwood. The interior compartments often featured foil linings to protect tea leaves, accompanied by bone, ivory, or brass keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic Regency Tunbridge ware typically displays detailed geometric, mosaic, or floral wood tessellations made from un-dyed woods. Genuine period examples show natural patination, hand-cut joinery, and appropriate wear consistent with age.

An antique tea caddy can be styled on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf alongside modern ceramics and books to create a layered aesthetic. Its compact scale allows it to function as a decorative storage vessel on a desk or console table.

Keep the tea caddy away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent wood warping and veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a clean microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly to maintain the original finish.
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