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George III English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy C.1820
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George III English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy C.1820

18th century
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Sold 6 January 2026 · Puckerings
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Description

A stunning and most unusual Georgian tea caddy made from Mahogany and inlaid with four oval Satinwood panels.

Another unusual feature is the fine Greek Key inlay to both the the lid and top.

The interior has two lidded compartments later covered in paper which can be seen in the photographs.

The front houses the tasselled key (unfortunately not working but the perfect finishing touch).

A really delightful antique caddy in excellent condition, measuring 8 1/4" x 4 3/4" x 5 1/4".

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ITEM ID 32748A

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
12.1cm (4.76")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this George III Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA675198
Dealers Internal Reference
32748A
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Description
A stunning and most unusual Georgian tea caddy made from Mahogany and inlaid with four oval Satinwood panels.

Another unusual feature is the fine Greek Key inlay to both the the lid and top.

“
The interior has two lidded compartments later covered in paper which can be seen in the photographs.
Puckerings
fig 1. An open antique wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer with lighter wood stringing, oval patera inlays, brass hardware, and a red velvet-lined interior lid.
fig 1. George III English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy C.1820

The front houses the tasselled key (unfortunately not working but the perfect finishing touch).

A really delightful antique caddy in excellent condition, measuring 8 1/4" x 4 3/4" x 5 1/4".

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

ITEM ID 32748A

Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
12.1cm (4.76")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this George III Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA675198
Dealers Internal Ref
32748A
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George III English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy C.1820

Archive II An open antique wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer with lighter wood stringing, oval patera inlays, brass hardware, and a red velvet-lined interior lid. View II
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An open antique wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer with lighter wood stringing, oval patera inlays, brass hardware, and a red velvet-lined interior lid.
George III English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy c.1820
Ref: SA675198
An open antique wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer with lighter wood stringing, oval patera inlays, brass hardware, and a red velvet-lined interior lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Brass, Velvet
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsStringing inlay, Oval patera, Brass escutcheon, Twin internal canisters
  • SizeH 13.3 cm (5 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 12.1 cm (5 in)

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The George III period spans from 1760 to 1820, characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and the integration of diverse veneer and inlay techniques influenced by designers such as Thomas Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton.

Tea caddies of this era were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, rosewood, or satinwood, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, stringing inlays, and internal compartments lined with foil or paper to preserve the precious tea leaves.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate hand-cut dovetailing, aged brass hardware with hand-filed components, natural timber shrinkage, and genuine oxidation within the interior surfaces rather than uniform machine finishing.

An antique tea caddy works effectively as a statement decorative object placed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or coffee table, adding textural warmth, historical context, and functional storage for small items.

Preserve antique wooden boxes by keeping them out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels.
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