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Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy
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Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy

18th century
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A Good Quality Late 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tea Caddy, Of Sarcophagus Form, Having Boxwood Strung Decoration, Original Brasswear And Hinged Lid Enclosing Lidded Storage Compartment. 

This is an attractive little 18th century tea caddy which is relatively sophisticated in its quality of construction and the simplicity of its design. It boasts good mahogany timbers, with simple strung decoration and some original brasswear which breaks the wood up nicely. Also there is a lidded interior compartment beneath the hinged lid. 

Tea was an extremely valuable and precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves, keeping them safe from the house staffs potential wandering hands.

This tea caddy comes with a fully functioning lock and key, plus has been cleaned and traditionally waxed polished by our highly skilled and well trained specialist antique furniture restorers in our workshops before being offered for sale.

It also remains in good condition and has clearly been well loved throughout the years of its life.

Circa 1780.

Height 5in.

Width 7.5in.

Depth 4.5in.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

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SA1224514
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9937
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Description
A Good Quality Late 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tea Caddy, Of Sarcophagus Form, Having Boxwood Strung Decoration, Original Brasswear And Hinged Lid Enclosing Lidded Storage Compartment. 
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This is an attractive little 18th century tea caddy which is relatively sophisticated in its quality of construction and the simplicity of its design.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

It boasts good mahogany timbers, with simple strung decoration and some original brasswear which breaks the wood up nicely. Also there is a lidded interior compartment beneath the hinged lid. 

fig 1. An eighteenth-century Georgian mahogany tea caddy featuring a sarcophagus shape, boxwood edging, an oval brass escutcheon, and brass ball feet.
fig 1. Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy

Tea was an extremely valuable and precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves, keeping them safe from the house staffs potential wandering hands.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century Georgian mahogany tea caddy featuring a sarcophagus shape, boxwood edging, an oval brass escutcheon, and brass ball feet.
fig 2. Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy

This tea caddy comes with a fully functioning lock and key, plus has been cleaned and traditionally waxed polished by our highly skilled and well trained specialist antique furniture restorers in our workshops before being offered for sale.

It also remains in good condition and has clearly been well loved throughout the years of its life.

Circa 1780.

Height 5in.

Width 7.5in.

Depth 4.5in.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224514
Dealers Internal Ref
9937
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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A Georgian sarcophagus tea caddy is a wooden container crafted during the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century designed to store loose tea leaves. The sarcophagus form features tapered sides and a stepped lid, drawing inspiration from classical antiquity.

Primary woods included mahogany, walnut, and satinwood, often adorned with boxwood or ebony stringing and brass hardware. The interior compartments were typically lined with lead foil or tin to preserve the freshness and aroma of the tea.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, natural shrinkage along timber grain lines, and original brass fittings showing natural oxidisation. Internal foil linings often exhibit age-related wear, and lock mechanisms typically reflect period manufacturing techniques.

Place a tea caddy as a decorative object on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or bookshelf within a traditional or eclectic interior scheme. It serves as both a focal point of historical craftsmanship and a functional container for small items.

Maintain mahogany surfaces by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax paste sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent timber warping or veneer cracking.
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