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Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy with Original Mixing Bowl
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Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy with Original Mixing Bowl

19th century
Description

A superb antique Regency rosewood tea caddy, beautifully veneered in the finest figured rosewood and exquisitely decorated with delicate brass line inlay. This elegant example dates from around 1830 and retains its original fitted interior complete with the original cut glass mixing bowl, making it an increasingly scarce and highly collectable piece.

Tea caddies were an essential feature of affluent Regency households, designed to securely store valuable tea under lock and key. The twin removable tea caddies were traditionally used to keep black and green teas separate, whilst the original cut glass mixing bowl in the centre allowed the owner to blend the teas to their preferred taste before brewing.

The wonderfully figured rosewood veneers are beautifully book-matched and enhanced by crisp brass stringing, creating a striking contrast that reflects the quality of Regency cabinet making. The caddy is further enhanced by its original lion's mask ring carrying handles, working lock and key, all adding to its authenticity and desirability.

Condition Report: Presented in excellent antique condition with a rich colour and superb patina. The rosewood veneers retain their beautiful figuring with only very minor signs of age and use. Complete with the original fitted interior, both original tea caddies, the original cut glass mixing bowl, original lion's mask ring handles and a working lock with key.

Dimensions

Height: 17 cm (6.7 inches)

Width: 32 cm (12.6 inches)

Depth: 16 cm (6.3 inches)

Date: 1830

Origin: England

Antique Regency rosewood brass inlaid tea caddy for sale with worldwide shipping available.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

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SA1227713
Dealers Internal Reference
3200
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Description
A superb antique Regency rosewood tea caddy, beautifully veneered in the finest figured rosewood and exquisitely decorated with delicate brass line inlay.
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This elegant example dates from around 1830 and retains its original fitted interior complete with the original cut glass mixing bowl, making it an increasingly scarce and highly collectable piece.
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fig 1. A Regency period dark rosewood tea caddy featuring brass stringing inlay, a faceted lid, and a central keyhole with key inserted.
fig 1. Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy with Original Mixing Bowl

Tea caddies were an essential feature of affluent Regency households, designed to securely store valuable tea under lock and key. The twin removable tea caddies were traditionally used to keep black and green teas separate, whilst the original cut glass mixing bowl in the centre allowed the owner to blend the teas to their preferred taste before brewing.

fig 2. A Regency period dark rosewood tea caddy featuring brass stringing inlay, a faceted lid, and a central keyhole with key inserted.
fig 2. Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy with Original Mixing Bowl

The wonderfully figured rosewood veneers are beautifully book-matched and enhanced by crisp brass stringing, creating a striking contrast that reflects the quality of Regency cabinet making. The caddy is further enhanced by its original lion's mask ring carrying handles, working lock and key, all adding to its authenticity and desirability.

fig 3. A Regency period dark rosewood tea caddy featuring brass stringing inlay, a faceted lid, and a central keyhole with key inserted.
fig 3. Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy with Original Mixing Bowl

Condition Report: Presented in excellent antique condition with a rich colour and superb patina. The rosewood veneers retain their beautiful figuring with only very minor signs of age and use. Complete with the original fitted interior, both original tea caddies, the original cut glass mixing bowl, original lion's mask ring handles and a working lock with key.

fig 4. A Regency period dark rosewood tea caddy featuring brass stringing inlay, a faceted lid, and a central keyhole with key inserted.
fig 4. Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy with Original Mixing Bowl

Dimensions

Height: 17 cm (6.7 inches)

Width: 32 cm (12.6 inches)

Depth: 16 cm (6.3 inches)

Date: 1830

Origin: England

Antique Regency rosewood brass inlaid tea caddy for sale with worldwide shipping available.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227713
Dealers Internal Ref
3200
London City Antiques
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Archive I A Regency period dark rosewood tea caddy featuring brass stringing inlay, a faceted lid, and a central keyhole with key inserted.

Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy with Original Mixing Bowl

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A Regency period dark rosewood tea caddy featuring brass stringing inlay, a faceted lid, and a central keyhole with key inserted.
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FAQs

A Regency tea caddy is a wooden storage box designed between 1811 and 1830 to house loose tea leaves securely under lock and key. These containers often reflect the architectural proportions and timber veneers popular during the period.

Regency tea caddies were predominantly crafted from imported hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and satinwood. Construction frequently involved brass inlay, ivory or bone escutcheons, zinc foil linings, and glass mixing bowls.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware, lead or foil-lined compartments, and natural wood shrinkage consistent with age. Sarcophagus shapes, faceted lids, and brass stringing inlay are key design indicators of the Regency period.

An antique tea caddy can be placed on a console table, sideboard, or bookshelf to add texture and historical context to modern decor. It serves effectively as a standalone decorative accent or as part of a curated vignette with glassware and ceramics.

Maintain rosewood veneers by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying beeswax polish annually along the wood grain. Avoid placing the object near direct heat sources or sunlight, which can cause timber movement and brass lift.
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