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Walnut Parquetry, Brass & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy, C.1880
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Walnut Parquetry, Brass & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy, C.1880

19th century
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A late 19th century walnut parquetry, brass and mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy.

The caddy is of unusual design with brass and mother of pearl inlay very much in the art nouveau taste to both the top and escutcheon, contrasting with the crisp parquetry inlay to the front and top. The hinged top opens to reveal two lidded compartments, each lid boasting a tunbridge-style border.

Some light signs of wear commensurate with age but overall the caddy is in a very good condition indeed.

Dimensions:-

Length: 23cm

Height: 14cm

Depth: 13cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232317
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8001b
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A late 19th century walnut parquetry, brass and mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy.
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The caddy is of unusual design with brass and mother of pearl inlay very much in the art nouveau taste to both the top and escutcheon, contrasting with the crisp parquetry inlay to the front and top.
Harrington Antiques

The hinged top opens to reveal two lidded compartments, each lid boasting a tunbridge-style border.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian walnut tea caddy featuring geometric parquetry borders along the edges and a brass and mother of pearl inlaid escutcheon on the front face.
fig 1. Walnut Parquetry, Brass & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy, C.1880

Some light signs of wear commensurate with age but overall the caddy is in a very good condition indeed.

Dimensions:-

Length: 23cm

Height: 14cm

Depth: 13cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1232317
Dealers Internal Ref
8001b
Harrington Antiques
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Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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Archive I A rectangular Victorian walnut tea caddy featuring geometric parquetry borders along the edges and a brass and mother of pearl inlaid escutcheon on the front face.

Walnut Parquetry, Brass & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy, C.1880

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A rectangular Victorian walnut tea caddy featuring geometric parquetry borders along the edges and a brass and mother of pearl inlaid escutcheon on the front face.
Walnut Parquetry, Brass & Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy, c.1880
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A tea caddy is a secure container designed to store loose tea leaves, originating in the seventeenth century when tea was an expensive imported luxury. During the Victorian era, these caddies were crafted as decorative display items featuring elaborate woodwork and lock mechanisms to safeguard contents.

Victorian tea caddies were frequently constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often enhanced with parquetry or marquetry techniques. Decorative accents included mother of pearl, bone, and brass inlays, with interior compartments lined in metal foil to preserve freshness.

Authentic period pieces typically exhibit age-appropriate wear, hand-cut dovetail joints, original escutcheons, and natural shrinkage lines in the wood veneer. Examining interior linings, hardware fixings, and joinery helps distinguish period originals from modern reproductions.

Antique tea caddies function effectively as decorative accent pieces on sideboards, mantelpieces, or bookshelves in contemporary spaces. They can serve dual roles as functional storage for small items or jewellery while adding historic texture to a room.

Maintain wooden caddies by dusting with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and applying natural beeswax paste sparingly to nourish the wood and veneer. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, radiator heat, and high humidity, which can warp the timber or cause veneer lifting.
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