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Fine Quality Regency Penwork Tea Caddy
A Brookes
for sale €1,960     $2,127
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Fine Quality Regency Penwork Tea Caddy

19th century
For Sale by A Brookes
Description

Fine quality Regency Penwork tea caddy with original interior lids and brass handles with in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

A Brookes has dated this Regency Penwork Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

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SA750351
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Description
Fine quality Regency Penwork tea caddy with original interior lids and brass handles with in excellent condition.
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Regency Penwork Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA750351
A Brookes
A Brookes
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2009

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A Regency black lacquered sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring fine gold floral penwork, brass side ring handles, and turned ball feet.
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Archive I A Regency black lacquered sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring fine gold floral penwork, brass side ring handles, and turned ball feet.

Fine Quality Regency Penwork Tea Caddy

Archive II A Regency black lacquered sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring fine gold floral penwork, brass side ring handles, and turned ball feet. View II
Archive III A Regency black lacquered sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring fine gold floral penwork, brass side ring handles, and turned ball feet. View III
Archive IV A Regency black lacquered sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring fine gold floral penwork, brass side ring handles, and turned ball feet. View IV
Archive V A Regency black lacquered sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring fine gold floral penwork, brass side ring handles, and turned ball feet. View V
Archive VI A Regency black lacquered sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring fine gold floral penwork, brass side ring handles, and turned ball feet. View VI
Archive VII A Regency black lacquered sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring fine gold floral penwork, brass side ring handles, and turned ball feet. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency black lacquered sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring fine gold floral penwork, brass side ring handles, and turned ball feet. View VIII
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A Brookes

A Brookes
Telephone 07787 568923
Location
Nr Ledbury
Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border
HR8 2LL
United Kingdom

Portabello
Notting Hill
London
NW11
United Kingdom
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A Regency black lacquered sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring fine gold floral penwork, brass side ring handles, and turned ball feet.
Fine Quality Regency Penwork Tea Caddy
Ref: SA750351
A Regency black lacquered sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy featuring fine gold floral penwork, brass side ring handles, and turned ball feet.
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A Regency penwork tea caddy is a decorative storage chest produced primarily during the early 19th century in Britain. It features detailed foliage or oriental imagery drawn using fine quill pens and indian ink over a light wooden body coated in black varnish.

These items were typically constructed from sycamore or birchwood, finished with black japan varnish or lacquer, and decorated with fine inks. Internal compartments were often lined with lead foil, while fittings included brass ring handles and bone or ivory escutcheons.

Authentic Regency penwork shows crisp, hand-drawn ink lines integrated beneath or within aged varnish layers. Original pieces often display minor surface crazing, light oxidisation on metal fittings, and natural wear to internal foil linings.

Place the tea caddy as a focal decorative object on a sideboard, console table, or bookshelf. Pair it with contemporary ceramics, framed artwork, or books to highlight its detailed surface patterns.

Keep penwork items out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to avoid varnish cracking or fading. Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes.
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