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Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy
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Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy

19th century
Description

An early Victorian tea caddy dating from c1845 veneered in beautiful flame mahogany with a cross-banded satinwood border to the top edged with ebony stringing. Inside are two lidded compartments, each with a little ebony knob. The inside of the lid is lined in a pale blue paper.

The simple shape of this tea caddy allows the beautiful flame mahogany to shine. It is very lovely timber - the photos don’t really do it justice!

Condition: The tea caddy has a couple of marks and losses, which are shown in the photos, mainly a few small chips around the corners, though there is a larger blemish on one side. The lock doesn’t have an escutcheon. The inside is in good original condition.

Dimensions:

Width - 23cm

Depth - 13.4cm

Height - 12.2cm

Free UK delivery - the item will be sent using a tracked and signed for service. If you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere please get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.2cm (4.80")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13.4cm (5.28")
Declaration

Antique and Unique has dated this Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238501
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Description
An early Victorian tea caddy dating from c1845 veneered in beautiful flame mahogany with a cross-banded satinwood border to the top edged with ebony stringing. Inside are two lidded compartments, each with a little ebony knob. The inside of the lid is lined in a pale blue paper.
fig 1. A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon.
fig 1. Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy

The simple shape of this tea caddy allows the beautiful flame mahogany to shine. It is very lovely timber - the photos don’t really do it justice!

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Condition: The tea caddy has a couple of marks and losses, which are shown in the photos, mainly a few small chips around the corners, though there is a larger blemish on one side.
Antique and Unique

The lock doesn’t have an escutcheon. The inside is in good original condition.

fig 2. A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon.
fig 2. Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy

Dimensions:

Width - 23cm

Depth - 13.4cm

Height - 12.2cm

Free UK delivery - the item will be sent using a tracked and signed for service. If you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere please get in touch.

Height
12.2cm (4.80")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13.4cm (5.28")
Date of Manufacture

Antique and Unique has dated this Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238501
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Archive I A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon.

Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy

Archive II A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View IX
Archive X A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View X
Archive XI A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View XII
Archive XIII A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View XIII
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Unit 2 (Churchwood Design)
Tideswell Business Park
Meveril Road
Tideswell
Derbyshire
SK17 8PY
United Kingdom
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A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon.
Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy
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A rectangular early Victorian tea caddy crafted from flame mahogany veneer with crossbanded inlaid borders and a central metal keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Wood Veneer
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Crossbanded border, Keyhole escutcheon, Inlaid stringing
  • SizeH 12.2 cm (5 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 13.4 cm (5 in)

This early Victorian tea caddy dates from approximately 1845 and belongs to the Victorian style. The piece takes the form of a rectangular box veneered in warm brown flame mahogany, finished with a crossbanded border on the top lid, dark inlaid stringing, and a central metal keyhole escutcheon. Visible signs of age include a few small chips around the corners and a noticeable blemish on the right-hand side panel. The caddy measures 12.2 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 13.4 cm deep. Positioned on top of a sideboard in an English country house interior, this tea caddy serves as a decorative tabletop accessory. The compact rectangular volume suits display surfaces in living rooms, hallways, or dining spaces, holding small everyday items or remaining empty as a traditional period accent piece.

FAQs

Tea caddies were lockable containers introduced in 18th and 19th-century households to securely store expensive imported tea leaves under lock and key.

These boxes were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring decorative timber veneers, crossbanded borders, and internal metal linings.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut joinery, genuine flame mahogany veneers, original lock escutcheons, and natural surface patination accumulated through age.

A tea caddy serves as a decorative tabletop accent on a sideboard, bookshelf, or console, and can also be used for storing contemporary trinkets or keepsakes.

Position the caddy away from direct heat and sunlight to avoid veneer shrinkage, dust regularly using a soft cloth, and apply natural beeswax sparingly to maintain the polish.
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