Scottish Regency Mahogany Teapoy

19th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1815, Scottish Regency mahogany teapoy. The rectangular top has a central panel of flame mahogany which is slightly raised and a stylish beaded fore edge which continues all round. The top is hinged and opens to reveal stylish gilded brass hinges with retainers to stop the lid from falling back. The inside of the lid also has a flame mahogany panel. There is a combination of 5 lidded sections with brass knobs, 2 circular apertures for mixing bowls, and 2 containers in the centre with lift tops for the actual tea. This is quite an elaborate interior for a teapoy of the period. The body itself is sarcophagus shaped and is supported on a square and tapering column, with similar beadings to the top. The whole piece stands on a raised platform base with canted corners and four sabre legs, which finish on stylish brass castors. The teapoy has a flat top so could be used as a side table or lamp table also.

Size 74cm high x 54cm wide x 43cm deep.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA393309

Dealers Internal Reference

22962

Description

Circa 1815, Scottish Regency mahogany teapoy.

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The rectangular top has a central panel of flame mahogany which is slightly raised and a stylish beaded fore edge which continues all round.

Georgian Antiques

The top is hinged and opens to reveal stylish gilded brass hinges with retainers to stop the lid from falling back. The inside of the lid also has a flame mahogany panel. There is a combination of 5 lidded sections with brass knobs, 2 circular apertures for mixing bowls, and 2 containers in the centre with lift tops for the actual tea. This is quite an elaborate interior for a teapoy of the period. The body itself is sarcophagus shaped and is supported on a square and tapering column, with similar beadings to the top. The whole piece stands on a raised platform base with canted corners and four sabre legs, which finish on stylish brass castors. The teapoy has a flat top so could be used as a side table or lamp table also.

Size 74cm high x 54cm wide x 43cm deep.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.