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Victorian Rosewood Inlay Tea Caddy Now Jewelry Box
Heavenly Antiques
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Victorian Rosewood Inlay Tea Caddy Now Jewelry Box

19th century
Description

The Tea caddy has been transformed into a jewelry box with rich blue velvet lining.

The sarcophagus lid and lion metal feet suggest it's from the Regency/Victoria era.

Please look at photos, the box has age related areas, but clearly does not affect the use and priced accordingly.

23cm x 15cm

13cm high

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Heavenly Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

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Description
The Tea caddy has been transformed into a jewelry box with rich blue velvet lining.

The sarcophagus lid and lion metal feet suggest it's from the Regency/Victoria era.

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Please look at photos, the box has age related areas, but clearly does not affect the use and priced accordingly.
Heavenly Antiques

23cm x 15cm

13cm high

Date of Manufacture

Heavenly Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

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SA1219934
Heavenly Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2026

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

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A Victorian rosewood tea caddy featuring floral timber marquetry inlay, a sloped lid, keyhole escutcheon, and brass feet.
Victorian Rosewood Inlay Tea Caddy now Jewelry Box
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A Victorian rosewood tea caddy featuring floral timber marquetry inlay, a sloped lid, keyhole escutcheon, and brass feet.
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A Victorian tea caddy is a lockable container crafted during the 19th century to store loose tea leaves. These boxes were frequently constructed from fine woods such as rosewood or mahogany and adorned with marquetry, brass fittings, and lined internal compartments.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods including rosewood, walnut, and mahogany, often enhanced with timber inlays or marquetry. Additional components frequently included brass claw feet, escutcheons, and velvet or foil linings.

Authentic pieces generally display period-correct joinery, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, along with natural wood shrinkage and wear around keyholes or brass feet. Original locks, keyhole escutcheons, and remnants of internal foil or fabric linings also indicate authenticity.

An antique caddy functions as a decorative accent on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or bedside table. It can be repurposed as a jewellery box or trinket container, combining historical craft with practical home organization.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or wood movement.
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