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19thc Coromandel Wood & Brass Bound Tea Caddy
LVS Decorative Arts
for sale €878     $953
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LVS Decorative Arts

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19thc Coromandel Wood & Brass Bound Tea Caddy

19th century
Description

A late 19thc coromandel wood & brass bound tea caddy.

On the top of the lid there is a brass armorial plaque & the interior of the lid is veneered in satinwood.

There is also a brass armorial escutcheon plate on the front of the tea caddy.

Inside the caddy are two cannisters with satinwood veneers with armorials on the top depicting G & B for Green & Black tea.

Size:

Height: 5'' / 12.5cm

Width: 8.25'' / 21cm

Depth: 6'' / 15cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
22.86cm (9.00")
Depth
15.24cm (6.00")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Coromandel Wood Tea Caddy to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA145347
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LVS165
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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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Description
A late 19thc coromandel wood & brass bound tea caddy.
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On the top of the lid there is a brass armorial plaque & the interior of the lid is veneered in satinwood.
LVS Decorative Arts

There is also a brass armorial escutcheon plate on the front of the tea caddy.

Inside the caddy are two cannisters with satinwood veneers with armorials on the top depicting G & B for Green & Black tea.

Size:

Height: 5'' / 12.5cm

Width: 8.25'' / 21cm

Depth: 6'' / 15cm

Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
22.86cm (9.00")
Depth
15.24cm (6.00")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Coromandel Wood Tea Caddy to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA145347
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS165
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

Trade Associations

LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An open nineteenth-century coromandel wood tea caddy featuring heavy decorative brass mounts and two interior domed canisters.
19thc coromandel wood & brass bound tea caddy
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Tea caddies were designed to store and preserve valuable loose tea leaves under lock and key during eras when tea was an expensive luxury commodity. Throughout the nineteenth century, these containers served as both functional household items and status symbols displayed in prominent living spaces.

High-end tea caddies were frequently crafted from exotic hardwoods such as coromandel, mahogany, or rosewood, often adorned with cast or cut brass mounts. The interiors typically featured contrasting wood veneers like satinwood, along with foil linings or removable wooden canisters to maintain tea freshness.

Authentic period pieces display period-appropriate craftsmanship, including hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass escutcheons, and natural wear around the lock mechanism. The presence of natural wood grain variations, aged patination on metalwork, and original interior canisters also indicates historical authenticity.

An antique tea caddy functions well as a decorative focal point when placed atop a sideboard, console table, or bookshelf. Its rich timber tones and brass detail add textural contrast alongside modern ceramics, contemporary artwork, or stacked art books.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement or veneer lifting. Maintain the woodwork using a high-grade natural beeswax polish applied with a soft microfibre cloth, while taking care not to let polish accumulate around the decorative brass mounts.
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