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Antique Rosewood Tea Caddy
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Antique Rosewood Tea Caddy

18th century
Description

A lovely small sarcophagus shaped tea caddy dating from the early 19th Century. It is made from rosewood with a nice rich colour. It is raised on ball feet and it has a round mother of pearl escutcheon. Inside, it has two lidded compartments with wooden knobs.

It is in good condition for its age. There are some signs of age and use, some minor marks and knocks and a couple of old repairs but no major damages or anything detrimental. The inside is generally clean and tidy.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

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SA1228656
Description
A lovely small sarcophagus shaped tea caddy dating from the early 19th Century. It is made from rosewood with a nice rich colour. It is raised on ball feet and it has a round mother of pearl escutcheon. Inside, it has two lidded compartments with wooden knobs.

It is in good condition for its age.

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There are some signs of age and use, some minor marks and knocks and a couple of old repairs but no major damages or anything detrimental.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

The inside is generally clean and tidy.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228656
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Rosewood Tea Caddy

Archive II An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet. View II
Archive III An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet. View III
Archive IV An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet. View IV
Archive V An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet. View V
Archive VI An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet. View VI
Archive VII An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet. View VII
Archive VIII An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet. View VIII
Archive IX An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet. View IX
Archive X An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet. View X
Archive XI An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet. View XI
Archive XII An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet. View XII
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TQ13 7QJ
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An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet.
Antique Rosewood Tea Caddy
Ref: SA1228656
An antique dark rosewood tea caddy featuring a tapered body, stepped hinged lid, mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon, and turned feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Caddy
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Mother-of-pearl
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned feet, Mother-of-pearl escutcheon, Stepped lid
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

A tea caddy is a lockable container designed to store loose tea leaves, originating in the 17th century when tea was an expensive luxury commodity requiring secure containment.

19th-century tea caddies were constructed from fine timbers such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, frequently featuring mother-of-pearl or bone escutcheons and interior foil linings.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural grain variations, hand-cut dovetail jointing, natural timber patination, historical keyhole escutcheons, and signs of hand-finished construction.

An antique tea caddy functions as a decorative accent on a sideboard, mantlepiece, or desk, providing discrete storage for small everyday items while adding historical character.

Position timber boxes away from direct heat sources and sunlight to avoid warping, clean regularly with a dry cloth, and apply natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the finish.
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