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Walnut Parquetry, Brass & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy, C.1880
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Walnut Parquetry, Brass & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy, C.1880

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A late 19th century walnut parquetry, brass and mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy.

The caddy is of unusual design with brass and mother of pearl inlay very much in the art nouveau taste to both the top and escutcheon, contrasting with the crisp parquetry inlay to the front and top. The hinged top opens to reveal two lidded compartments, each lid boasting a tunbridge-style border.

Some light signs of wear commensurate with age but overall the caddy is in a very good condition indeed.

Dimensions:-

Length: 23cm

Height: 14cm

Depth: 13cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Tea Caddy to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219757
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8001b
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Description
A late 19th century walnut parquetry, brass and mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy.
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The caddy is of unusual design with brass and mother of pearl inlay very much in the art nouveau taste to both the top and escutcheon, contrasting with the crisp parquetry inlay to the front and top.
Harrington Antiques

The hinged top opens to reveal two lidded compartments, each lid boasting a tunbridge-style border.

fig 1. A rectangular walnut tea caddy featuring geometric parquetry borders, a mother-of-pearl escutcheon, and brass inlay on a dark wooden surface.
fig 1. Walnut Parquetry, Brass & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy, C.1880

Some light signs of wear commensurate with age but overall the caddy is in a very good condition indeed.

Dimensions:-

Length: 23cm

Height: 14cm

Depth: 13cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Tea Caddy to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219757
Dealers Internal Ref
8001b
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Archive I A rectangular walnut tea caddy featuring geometric parquetry borders, a mother-of-pearl escutcheon, and brass inlay on a dark wooden surface.

Walnut Parquetry, Brass & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy, C.1880

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A rectangular walnut tea caddy featuring geometric parquetry borders, a mother-of-pearl escutcheon, and brass inlay on a dark wooden surface.
Walnut Parquetry, Brass & Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy, c.1880
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In the 18th and 19th centuries, tea was an expensive imported commodity, prompting households to store dry leaves in lockable wooden boxes or caddies to prevent theft and protect the contents from moisture.

Craftsmen utilised fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood, frequently embellished with geometric parquetry, mother-of-pearl inlays, brass escutcheons, and zinc or lead alloy interior linings.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joinery, period-appropriate brass fittings, natural wear to the base, and original interior lids or lining foil within the compartments.

An antique tea caddy serves as a decorative accent on a sideboard, bookshelf, or console table, offering compact storage for small everyday items.

Dust the surface using a dry, soft cloth and apply clear beeswax polish sparingly to preserve the wood finish while avoiding liquid cleaners that could loosen delicate inlays.
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