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William IV Rosewood Tea Poy
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William IV Rosewood Tea Poy

19th century
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William IV Rosewood Tea Poy

Item Code: S27-769

A decorative William IV rosewood tea poy, dating from the early 19th century.

The rectangular hinged top opens to reveal the interior compartment, with a brass key escutcheon to the front. The shaped body displays attractive rosewood figuring and is decorated with applied pierced scrolling ornament, a shaped apron and carved corner brackets.

Raised on a turned and faceted pedestal with carved lotus decoration, terminating in a shaped platform base with four scrolling feet and castors.

A distinctive and elegant piece of William IV furniture, suitable for use as a decorative side table or occasional table.

Key Features

* William IV period

* Rosewood construction and veneers

* Hinged rectangular top

* Brass key escutcheon

* Applied pierced scrolling decoration

* Shaped apron with carved brackets

* Turned and faceted pedestal

* Carved lotus detail

* Quadriform platform base

* Scrolling feet with castors

* Minor wear commensurate with age and use

Dimensions

Width: 46 cm

Depth: 38 cm

Height: 82 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Teapoy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1227777
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-769A
Description
William IV Rosewood Tea Poy

Item Code: S27-769

A decorative William IV rosewood tea poy, dating from the early 19th century.

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The rectangular hinged top opens to reveal the interior compartment, with a brass key escutcheon to the front.
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The shaped body displays attractive rosewood figuring and is decorated with applied pierced scrolling ornament, a shaped apron and carved corner brackets.

fig 1. A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet.
fig 1. William IV Rosewood Tea Poy

Raised on a turned and faceted pedestal with carved lotus decoration, terminating in a shaped platform base with four scrolling feet and castors.

A distinctive and elegant piece of William IV furniture, suitable for use as a decorative side table or occasional table.

fig 2. A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet.
fig 2. William IV Rosewood Tea Poy

Key Features

William IV period

Rosewood construction and veneers

Hinged rectangular top

Brass key escutcheon

Applied pierced scrolling decoration

Shaped apron with carved brackets

Turned and faceted pedestal

Carved lotus detail

Quadriform platform base

Scrolling feet with castors

Minor wear commensurate with age and use

Dimensions

Width: 46 cm

Depth: 38 cm

Height: 82 cm

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Teapoy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227777
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-769A
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Archive I A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet.

William IV Rosewood Tea Poy

Archive II A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet. View II
Archive III A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet. View III
Archive IV A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet. View IV
Archive V A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet. View V
Archive VI A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet. View VI
Archive VII A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet. View VII
Archive VIII A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet. View VIII
Archive IX A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet. View IX
Archive X A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet. View X
Archive XI A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet. View XI
Archive XII A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet. View XII
Archive XIII A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet. View XIII
Archive XIV A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet. View XIV
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Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
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A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet.
William IV Rosewood Tea Poy
Ref: SA1227777
A William IV rosewood tea poy featuring a hinged lidded box top, carved openwork scrolls, a turned pedestal column, and a four-point base with scroll feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Poys
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsCarved openwork scrolls, Turned pedestal support, Quadform base, Scroll feet
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This Regency period William IV tea poy employs rich brown rosewood veneers with pronounced timber figuring. The rectangular hinged top opens via a brass key escutcheon at the front, above a shaped body decorated with applied pierced scrolling ornament, carved corner brackets, and a shaped apron. The turned and faceted pedestal support incorporates carved lotus details and rests upon a quadriform platform base with four scrolling feet and brass castors. Standing at 82 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, this compact item fits neatly into an empty corner as an occasional side table in a sitting room or study.

FAQs

A teapoy is a specialised item of furniture designed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to store and protect valuable tea leaves. It typically consists of a small cabinet mounted on a central tripod or quadform pedestal base, containing lined canisters and mixing basins.

William IV teapoys were predominantly constructed using rich hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut. Interior fittings often incorporated brass hinges, lock mechanisms, and foil linings to preserve the freshness of stored tea.

Authentic pieces from the William IV era (circa 1830 to 1837) usually feature heavy turned pedestals, bold carved scrollwork, gadrooned details, and quadform bases set on brass castors. Examination of the interior compartments and hand-cut dovetail joinery also helps confirm age.

A teapoy functions effectively as an accent piece or small side table in formal living areas, reading corners, or hallways. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for placement alongside seating or positioned in an unused architectural alcove.

Maintain rosewood surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber from drying, cracking, or fading.
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