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Rare Pair Antique English Caddies - Tea and Coffee C.1870
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Rare Pair Antique English Caddies - Tea and Coffee C.1870

19th century
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Description

An exceptional find, this is a pair of antique English boxes, one Tea caddy and more unusually a Coffee caddy.

Made from exotic Rosewood, they are beautifully inlaid with a harewood and boxwood fan inlay to the front and a pretty scroll decoration to the lid.

Victorian in era dating to c.1870, they are both in excellent condition and both complete with working keys.

Each measures 5 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 4 1/2" tall.

Item ID:39638

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Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated these Victorian Tea Coffee Caddies to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA494813
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39638
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Description
An exceptional find, this is a pair of antique English boxes, one Tea caddy and more unusually a Coffee caddy.
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Made from exotic Rosewood, they are beautifully inlaid with a harewood and boxwood fan inlay to the front and a pretty scroll decoration to the lid.
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fig 1. A pair of dark wood Victorian tea and coffee caddies featuring scroll marquetry on the lids and inlaid lettering on the front.
fig 1. Rare Pair Antique English Caddies - Tea and Coffee C.1870

Victorian in era dating to c.1870, they are both in excellent condition and both complete with working keys.

Each measures 5 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 4 1/2" tall.

Item ID:39638

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated these Victorian Tea Coffee Caddies to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA494813
Dealers Internal Ref
39638
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A pair of dark wood Victorian tea and coffee caddies featuring scroll marquetry on the lids and inlaid lettering on the front.
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Archive I A pair of dark wood Victorian tea and coffee caddies featuring scroll marquetry on the lids and inlaid lettering on the front.

Rare Pair Antique English Caddies - Tea and Coffee C.1870

Archive II A pair of dark wood Victorian tea and coffee caddies featuring scroll marquetry on the lids and inlaid lettering on the front. View II
Archive III A pair of dark wood Victorian tea and coffee caddies featuring scroll marquetry on the lids and inlaid lettering on the front. View III
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Archive V A pair of dark wood Victorian tea and coffee caddies featuring scroll marquetry on the lids and inlaid lettering on the front. View V
Archive VI A pair of dark wood Victorian tea and coffee caddies featuring scroll marquetry on the lids and inlaid lettering on the front. View VI
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Archive IX A pair of dark wood Victorian tea and coffee caddies featuring scroll marquetry on the lids and inlaid lettering on the front. View IX
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A pair of dark wood Victorian tea and coffee caddies featuring scroll marquetry on the lids and inlaid lettering on the front.
Rare Pair Antique English Caddies - Tea and Coffee c.1870
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A pair of dark wood Victorian tea and coffee caddies featuring scroll marquetry on the lids and inlaid lettering on the front.
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During the Victorian era, tea and coffee were valuable commodities stored securely in lockable wooden boxes or caddies. These containers were designed to protect dry goods from moisture and light while serving as status symbols in the home.

Craftsmen primarily utilised fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, often embellished with intricate wood marquetry, bone, or brass escutcheons. Interior compartments were frequently lined with foil or zinc to preserve freshness.

Authentic pieces feature signs of natural hand-craftsmanship, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate lock mechanisms, natural wood grain variation, and honest wear around keyholes and hinges.

Antique caddies work well as decorative accents placed on kitchen islands, sideboard tops, or shelving units. They pair effectively with modern ceramics, glass stemware, or traditional wooden furniture.

Keep wooden caddies away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent warping or veneer lifting. Regular light dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and occasional application of clear beeswax polish will maintain the wood finish.
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