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Rare Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Teapoy on Stand
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Rare Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Teapoy on Stand

19th century
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Circa 1815, rare Regency rosewood and brass inlaid teapoy on stand. The sarcophagus shaped teapoy has brass beading and an elaborate brass pattern to the centre and brass inlaid front. To the sides are cast brass lion mask head with pull rings. It is on a scumbled rosewood column which has a ring turn, a full fluting section and leads on to a circular base of sabre legs which are inlaid in brass, finishing on brass hairy paw feet and brass castors. The interior is covered in velvet, with a central bowl inlaid with brass between two hinged compartments.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Teapoy to the 19th Century.

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SA521756
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26275
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Circa 1815, rare Regency rosewood and brass inlaid teapoy on stand.
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The sarcophagus shaped teapoy has brass beading and an elaborate brass pattern to the centre and brass inlaid front.
Georgian Antiques

To the sides are cast brass lion mask head with pull rings. It is on a scumbled rosewood column which has a ring turn, a full fluting section and leads on to a circular base of sabre legs which are inlaid in brass, finishing on brass hairy paw feet and brass castors. The interior is covered in velvet, with a central bowl inlaid with brass between two hinged compartments.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Teapoy to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA521756
Dealers Internal Ref
26275
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A Regency rosewood teapoy featuring brass floral marquetry, a hinged lid, a reeded pedestal column, and a tripod base with brass paw feet.
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Archive I A Regency rosewood teapoy featuring brass floral marquetry, a hinged lid, a reeded pedestal column, and a tripod base with brass paw feet.

Rare Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Teapoy on Stand

Archive II A Regency rosewood teapoy featuring brass floral marquetry, a hinged lid, a reeded pedestal column, and a tripod base with brass paw feet. View II
Archive III A Regency rosewood teapoy featuring brass floral marquetry, a hinged lid, a reeded pedestal column, and a tripod base with brass paw feet. View III
Archive IV A Regency rosewood teapoy featuring brass floral marquetry, a hinged lid, a reeded pedestal column, and a tripod base with brass paw feet. View IV
Archive V A Regency rosewood teapoy featuring brass floral marquetry, a hinged lid, a reeded pedestal column, and a tripod base with brass paw feet. View V
Archive VI A Regency rosewood teapoy featuring brass floral marquetry, a hinged lid, a reeded pedestal column, and a tripod base with brass paw feet. View VI
Archive VII A Regency rosewood teapoy featuring brass floral marquetry, a hinged lid, a reeded pedestal column, and a tripod base with brass paw feet. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency rosewood teapoy featuring brass floral marquetry, a hinged lid, a reeded pedestal column, and a tripod base with brass paw feet. View VIII
Archive IX A Regency rosewood teapoy featuring brass floral marquetry, a hinged lid, a reeded pedestal column, and a tripod base with brass paw feet. View IX
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A Regency rosewood teapoy featuring brass floral marquetry, a hinged lid, a reeded pedestal column, and a tripod base with brass paw feet.
Rare Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Teapoy on Stand
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A Regency rosewood teapoy featuring brass floral marquetry, a hinged lid, a reeded pedestal column, and a tripod base with brass paw feet.
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A teapoy is a specialized piece of 18th- or 19th-century furniture designed specifically for the secure storage and serving of valuable loose tea leaves. Originating from the Indian word tipai meaning three-legged stand, European cabinetmakers adapted the concept to produce pedestal-mounted tea chests with fitted interior caddies and blending bowls.

During the Regency period, high-grade exotic timber such as rosewood, mahogany, and satinwood served as the primary structural and decorative wood. Craftsmen frequently applied elaborate brass inlay, brass stringing, and cast bronze or brass foot castors to accent the dark grain of the timber.

Authentic Regency teapoys exhibit distinctive construction details including hand-cut dovetail joints, reeded or turned pedestal shafts, and Sabre or tripod legs terminating in brass cap castors or paw feet. Look for genuine brass marquetry set flush into the timber veneer, alongside period brass hinges and original lock mechanisms.

An antique teapoy functions as an elegant accent piece when placed in a quiet corner, reading nook, or beside a formal armchair. Its compact footprint and distinct silhouette allow it to serve as a decorative focal point while providing discreet storage for small household items.

Keep brass-inlaid rosewood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber from warping or splitting, which can dislodge the metal inlay. Clean the surface with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly along the grain to maintain moisture without lifting the brass work.
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