Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy 19th Century

Name: Tea Caddy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA412649
Price: 250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A tea caddy is a portable box or canister designed to store loose tea leaves, originating in Western Europe during the seventeenth century. Tea was an imported luxury commodity in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, leading owners to fit caddies with locks to prevent domestic servants or unauthorized persons from accessing the contents.

Craftsmen predominantly used fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, walnut, and satinwood, often adorned with brass, bone, or mother-of-pearl escutcheons. Interior compartments were frequently lined with lead foil or fabric to protect the tea leaves from moisture and retain freshness.

Authentic period tea caddies generally feature hand-cut dovetail joints, historical wear around the keyhole, original foil lining inside compartments, and period-correct veneers like rosewood or mahogany. Additionally, look for authentic signs of age such as minor timber shrinkage or original brass hinges secured with hand-slotted screws.

An antique tea caddy functions well as a decorative focal point on a sideboard, coffee table, or bookshelf, introducing rich timber tones and historical character to modern spaces. It can also serve a practical function as a desktop organiser, trinket box, or hallway catch-all.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the caddy away from direct sunlight, radiators, or areas of high humidity to prevent the wood veneer from drying, cracking, or lifting.

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