Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy 18th Century

Name: Georgian Tea Caddy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA481053
Price: 275 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTea Caddy
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsStepped lid, Brass swing handle, Keyhole escutcheon, Plinth base
SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Georgian tea caddy dates from 1750 and follows a classic English Country House style. Constructed from mahogany, it displays a warm brown timber colour with a polished finish and visible grain. The rectangular body rests on shaped bracket feet and incorporates a stepped lid topped with a curved brass swing handle. A decorative brass keyhole escutcheon sits centrally on the front elevation, complemented by stepped edge mouldings around the lid and box frame. The interior remains enclosed while the exterior shows natural signs of age to the wood and metal hardware. Measuring 14 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, it provides a compact decorative accessory for daily display. In a contemporary home, this caddy brings traditional character to a sideboard top or mantlepiece. It functions as a decorative tabletop accent in a living room, study, or hallway, integrating seamlessly with antique or transitional interiors. The warm mahogany tones and brass hardware complement neutral or dark wood furnishings while offering subtle historical texture. Collectors of 18th-century English woodwork will find it a practical addition for display surfaces where small decorative objects add refined detail.

FAQs

A Georgian tea caddy is a lockable wooden box or tin manufactured during the 18th and early 19th centuries, designed specifically to store valuable loose tea leaves.

These boxes were typically made from woods such as mahogany, walnut, or satinwood, featuring brass hardware, keyhole escutcheons, and interior foil or lead linings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, period-correct brass fittings with natural oxidisation, natural timber grain variations, and evidence of original interior compartments.

Place the item on a console, sideboard, or bookshelf alongside ceramic vessels or framed artwork to add historical texture to a room.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent drying or split seams, and wax periodically with a natural beeswax polish.

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

Georgian Tea Caddy