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Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell and Ebony Tea Caddy
Walton House Antiques
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Walton House Antiques

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Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell and Ebony Tea Caddy

19th century
Description

A fine quality Georgian blonde tortoiseshell and ebony tea caddy

Height 11cm

Width 13cm

Depth 10cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy to the 1800s.

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SA1231448
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2390
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
A fine quality Georgian blonde tortoiseshell and ebony tea caddy

Height 11cm

Width 13cm

Depth 10cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231448
Dealers Internal Ref
2390
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

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Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A rectangular Georgian tea caddy with blonde tortoiseshell veneer panels and ebonised border trim around a central keyhole.
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Archive I A rectangular Georgian tea caddy with blonde tortoiseshell veneer panels and ebonised border trim around a central keyhole.

Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell and Ebony Tea Caddy

Archive II A rectangular Georgian tea caddy with blonde tortoiseshell veneer panels and ebonised border trim around a central keyhole. View II
Archive III A rectangular Georgian tea caddy with blonde tortoiseshell veneer panels and ebonised border trim around a central keyhole. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Georgian tea caddy with blonde tortoiseshell veneer panels and ebonised border trim around a central keyhole. View IV
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Walton House Antiques
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Walton House Antiques
Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
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Walton House Antiques
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A rectangular Georgian tea caddy with blonde tortoiseshell veneer panels and ebonised border trim around a central keyhole.
Georgian blonde tortoiseshell and ebony tea caddy
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A rectangular Georgian tea caddy with blonde tortoiseshell veneer panels and ebonised border trim around a central keyhole.
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FAQs

A Georgian tea caddy is a lockable container produced during the 18th and early 19th centuries, designed specifically for storing valuable loose-leaf tea.

These pieces were typically constructed from a wooden core covered in thin veneers of natural tortoiseshell, often detailed with ebony, ivory, or bone stringing.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, era-appropriate keyhole escutcheons, natural variations in the shell, and subtle age-related shrinkage along veneer joints.

Small antique boxes and caddies function well on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to add warmth, texture, and historical context alongside contemporary decor.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to avoid warping or drying the natural shell, and gently dust with a dry microfibre cloth without harsh liquid cleaners.
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