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Yew Tea Caddy Circa 1790
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Yew Tea Caddy Circa 1790

18th century
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A large and rare yew wood tea caddy circa 1790. With its original interior including a ruffled velvet lining to the lid. Also has its original cut glass mixing bowl and two removable storage compartments.

An elegant and highly collectable period piece of superb quality ideal for antique collectors, tea enthusiasts or anyone looking to add timeless character to their home or collection.

Height - 16.2cm

Width - 30.5cm

Depth - 14.5cm

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Georgian Yew Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

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A large and rare yew wood tea caddy circa 1790. With its original interior including a ruffled velvet lining to the lid. Also has its original cut glass mixing bowl and two removable storage compartments.
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An elegant and highly collectable period piece of superb quality ideal for antique collectors, tea enthusiasts or anyone looking to add timeless character to their home or collection.
Fairford Barn Antiques

Height - 16.2cm

Width - 30.5cm

Depth - 14.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Georgian Yew Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229547
Dealers Internal Ref
374/062/679
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
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Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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Yew Tea Caddy Circa 1790

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An 18th-century Georgian yew wood tea caddy featuring rich grain figure, a top brass handle, a brass escutcheon, and bun feet.
Yew tea caddy circa 1790
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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialYew Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsYew wood grain, Brass swing handle, Brass escutcheon, Bun feet

This 18th-century Georgian tea caddy dates from circa 1790 and is constructed from yew wood with a warm brown finish. The box displays a rich wood grain figure, a central brass escutcheon, a brass swing handle mounted on the lid, and turned bun feet. Inside, the piece retains its original interior comprising a ruffled velvet lining to the lid, an original cut glass mixing bowl, and two removable storage compartments. The object measures 16.2 cm in height, 30.5 cm in width, and 14.5 cm in depth. In a modern interior, this tea caddy is suited for placement on top of a sideboard in a dining room or living space. It functions practically as a decorative storage container for tea enthusiasts or as an accent object within an English country house interior style. The proportions make it appropriate for display on tabletops, side cabinets, or shelving units where period character is desired.

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During the eighteenth century, tea was an expensive imported commodity requiring secure storage. Tea caddies were crafted as lockable, decorative wooden containers designed to store loose tea leaves while displaying the social status and taste of the household host.

Cabinetmakers utilised native and exotic hardwoods such as yew, mahogany, walnut, and satinwood. Internal compartments were often lined with lead alloy or zinc foil to protect the tea from moisture, accompanied by brass escutcheons and handles.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, slight unevenness from hand-planed timber, and genuine patination around keyholes and handles consistent with age and regular use.

An antique wooden tea caddy functions well as a decorative focal point placed on a hallway console table, living room sideboard, or study desk, adding historical texture and warm timber tones to contemporary schemes.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the box away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent the wood from drying, warping, or cracking.
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