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A Very Rare "Horse Shoe" Tea Caddy
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A Very Rare "Horse Shoe" Tea Caddy

18th century
Sold 24 November 2025 · W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A very rare and "horse shoe" tea caddy in flame mahogany and sycamore and inlaid in ebony. The hinged lid opening to a foil lined interior, the front with diamond shaped escutcheon. 110mm high, 125mm wide and 130mm deep. English. Circa 1820.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Horseshoe Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

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SA804589
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A very rare and "horse shoe" tea caddy in flame mahogany and sycamore and inlaid in ebony. The hinged lid opening to a foil lined interior, the front with diamond shaped escutcheon. 110mm high, 125mm wide and 130mm deep. English. Circa 1820.
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Horseshoe Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An antique horseshoe-shaped wooden tea caddy featuring contrasting wood marquetry inlay and a central keyhole escutcheon.
A very rare "horse shoe" tea caddy
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An antique horseshoe-shaped wooden tea caddy featuring contrasting wood marquetry inlay and a central keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Boxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHorseshoe shape, Marquetry inlay, Contrasting stringing, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

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Tea caddies crafted in symbolic shapes, such as fruit, animals, or items of transport, became popular during the late 18th and 19th centuries as tea was an expensive commodity kept under lock and key, reflecting the status and tastes of the household.

Cabinet makers typically utilised dense timbers such as mahogany, satinwood, and burl veneer, often embellished with contrasting stringing, Tunbridgware, or marquetry to create decorative motifs.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original interior foil linings or wooden compartments, period-appropriate brass locks, and natural ageing of the timber grain rather than modern machine-produced finishes.

Placing a small decorative box on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or coffee table adds textual warmth, historical interest, and a focal point to curated surfaces.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent warping, and occasionally apply a neutral microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain without damaging the original patina.
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