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George III Mahogany Tea Caddy
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George III Mahogany Tea Caddy

19th century
Description

This George III tea caddy is made of mahogany and is of handsome design. Dating to c1800 and with three internal sections for tea and one for a stirring spoon. Lined to the lid and with brass mounts.

In good condition with slight surface wear as to be expected due to age and use. Small section of one of the feet missing to the reverse. No key.

Weight approx 940g.

Measures approx 23cm x 13.5cm

Height approx 15.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

David Pickett Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

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SA1239298
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This George III tea caddy is made of mahogany and is of handsome design. Dating to c1800 and with three internal sections for tea and one for a stirring spoon. Lined to the lid and with brass mounts.
fig 1. A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy featuring a stepped hinged lid, a brass swan-neck handle, and a pierced brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 1. George III Mahogany Tea Caddy

In good condition with slight surface wear as to be expected due to age and use. Small section of one of the feet missing to the reverse. No key.

Weight approx 940g.

Measures approx 23cm x 13.5cm

Height approx 15.5cm

Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239298
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy featuring a stepped hinged lid, a brass swan-neck handle, and a pierced brass keyhole escutcheon.

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy

Archive II A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy featuring a stepped hinged lid, a brass swan-neck handle, and a pierced brass keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy featuring a stepped hinged lid, a brass swan-neck handle, and a pierced brass keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy featuring a stepped hinged lid, a brass swan-neck handle, and a pierced brass keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy featuring a stepped hinged lid, a brass swan-neck handle, and a pierced brass keyhole escutcheon. View V
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A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy featuring a stepped hinged lid, a brass swan-neck handle, and a pierced brass keyhole escutcheon.
George III Mahogany Tea Caddy
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A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy featuring a stepped hinged lid, a brass swan-neck handle, and a pierced brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Caddy
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck handle, Brass escutcheon, Stepped lid, Moulded base
  • SizeH 15.5 cm (6 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

This Georgian George III tea caddy is made from mahogany in a warm brown colour with a polished finish and brass mounts. The rectangular box stands on shaped bracket feet with a moulded base and features a stepped hinged lid with a swan-neck handle at the top. The front incorporates a pierced brass keyhole escutcheon, while the interior provides three sections for tea and one for a stirring spoon, complete with a lined lid. The piece shows slight surface wear and a missing small section on one of the rear feet, with no key included. Measuring 15.5 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 13.5 cm deep, this lidded container suits placement on a sideboard top in a living room, dining room, or hallway. It offers traditional storage for loose leaf tea or small keepsakes while adding classic English country house character to interior surfaces.

FAQs

A Georgian tea caddy is a lockable container constructed during the 18th and early 19th centuries to store loose-leaf tea, which was a high-value commodity during that era.

18th-century tea caddies were typically constructed from solid or veneered hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and satinwood, often completed with cast brass handles, escutcheons, and interior foil lining.

Authentic George III examples feature period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, original brass fittings exhibiting natural oxidisation, and timber wear consistent with historic age.

An antique tea caddy functions well as a decorative focal point on a console table, sideboard, or desk, and can be repurposed to store small items or jewellery.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry, lint-free cloth and applying a neutral beeswax polish sparingly to protect the wood grain, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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