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Fine Regency Period Tortoise-shell Bow-fronted Double Tea-caddy
John Beazor Antiques
for sale €3,803     $4,128
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Fine Regency Period Tortoise-shell Bow-fronted Double Tea-caddy

18th century
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Fine Regency period tortoise-shell bow-fronted double tea-caddy; veneered with richly mottled shell panels divided by inlaid pewter lines and ivory bands, mounted with a silver escutcheon, hinges, lock and engraved lid-plaque; on silvered ball-feet. In exceptional original condition. Circa 1810

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John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Open 9.00am – 5.00pm, Tuesday to Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm on Saturday. A prior phone call or email before visiting is always a good idea and we are happy to be contacted outside of business hours.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

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SA525453
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8178
Description
Fine Regency period tortoise-shell bow-fronted double tea-caddy; veneered with richly mottled shell panels divided by inlaid pewter lines and ivory bands, mounted with a silver escutcheon, hinges, lock and engraved lid-plaque; on silvered ball-feet. In exceptional original condition. Circa 1810
fig 1. A Regency period bow-fronted tea caddy made from amber and brown tortoiseshell with a silver lid plate, escutcheon, and key.
fig 1. Fine Regency Period Tortoise-shell Bow-fronted Double Tea-caddy

DEFRA REGISTRATION SUBMISSION NO: 1MXWF446

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA.

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We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.
John Beazor Antiques

Open 9.00am – 5.00pm, Tuesday to Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm on Saturday. A prior phone call or email before visiting is always a good idea and we are happy to be contacted outside of business hours.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA525453
Dealers Internal Ref
8178
John Beazor Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2017

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Beazor Antiques Profile Page

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John Beazor Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I A Regency period bow-fronted tea caddy made from amber and brown tortoiseshell with a silver lid plate, escutcheon, and key.

Fine Regency Period Tortoise-shell Bow-fronted Double Tea-caddy

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A Regency period bow-fronted tea caddy made from amber and brown tortoiseshell with a silver lid plate, escutcheon, and key.
Fine Regency Period Tortoise-shell Bow-fronted Double Tea-caddy
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FAQs

A Regency tea caddy is a specialized container produced during the early 19th century designed to secure and preserve loose-leaf tea.

Craftsmen typically utilised timber structures veneered with natural materials such as tortoiseshell, ivory, bone, and rare hardwoods, finished with silver or brass escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate hand-cut dovetail joints, original lock mechanisms, keyhole escutcheons, and natural surface variations in materials like tortoiseshell.

An antique tea caddy functions as a refined accent object when displayed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or library desk alongside books and ceramics.

Keep tortoiseshell items away from direct sunlight, central heating, and moisture changes, dusting gently with a soft dry cloth and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly.
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