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A Rosewood Tea Poy
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A Rosewood Tea Poy

19th century
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
Description

A William IV rosewood teapoy.

The Interior has 4 tea containers 1 glass mixing bowl.

The platform base has a fluted centre leg holding up the box.

The condition is good as is the colour.

Circa 1830.

Declaration

Cavers Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Tea Poy to the 19th Century.

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Description
A William IV rosewood teapoy.

The Interior has 4 tea containers 1 glass mixing bowl.

The platform base has a fluted centre leg holding up the box.

The condition is good as is the colour.

Circa 1830.

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Tea Poy to the 19th Century.

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An open antique rosewood tea poy displaying internal wooden canisters, circular velvet-lined bowl apertures, a fluted pedestal stem, and a quadform base.
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Archive I An open antique rosewood tea poy displaying internal wooden canisters, circular velvet-lined bowl apertures, a fluted pedestal stem, and a quadform base.

A Rosewood Tea Poy

Archive II An open antique rosewood tea poy displaying internal wooden canisters, circular velvet-lined bowl apertures, a fluted pedestal stem, and a quadform base. View II
Archive III An open antique rosewood tea poy displaying internal wooden canisters, circular velvet-lined bowl apertures, a fluted pedestal stem, and a quadform base. View III
Archive IV An open antique rosewood tea poy displaying internal wooden canisters, circular velvet-lined bowl apertures, a fluted pedestal stem, and a quadform base. View IV
Archive V An open antique rosewood tea poy displaying internal wooden canisters, circular velvet-lined bowl apertures, a fluted pedestal stem, and a quadform base. View V
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Scottish Borders
United Kingdom

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An open antique rosewood tea poy displaying internal wooden canisters, circular velvet-lined bowl apertures, a fluted pedestal stem, and a quadform base.
A rosewood tea poy
Ref: SA809406
An open antique rosewood tea poy displaying internal wooden canisters, circular velvet-lined bowl apertures, a fluted pedestal stem, and a quadform base.
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  • ObjectTea Poys
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFluted pedestal, Quadform base, Carved feet, Hinged lid

A 19th Century Regency tea poy in rosewood exhibits a dark brown timber finish with a hinged lid revealing four wooden tea containers and two circular apertures lined in pink velvet. The top box sits on a central fluted pedestal stem supported by a quadform base with carved feet. Visible details include a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front of the body, turned mouldings around the pedestal, and ribbed ball feet beneath each corner of the base. Practical home placement suits an empty corner of a sitting room or drawing room as a display stand or surface for decorative objects. Standing 94 cm high, this piece offers a compact yet striking addition to a period interior. Natural wood grain patterns run across the polished surfaces, showing age through minor surface wear appropriate for a piece from circa 1830.

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Originating in the early 19th century, a tea poy is a small pedestal table featuring a fitted chest specifically designed for storing and blending loose-leaf teas. Popular during the Regency and William IV periods, these items served as key decorative accessories in grand drawing rooms, keeping expensive tea locked away safely.

Tea poys were typically constructed from fine timbers such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring brass hardware, foil-lined wooden tea canisters, and velvet or baize linings around cut glass mixing bowl apertures.

Authentic period examples generally feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, turned or carved central pedestals, quadform or tri-form concave bases, and original internal compartments fitted with wood-lidded canisters and apertures for mixing bowls.

A tea poy functions effectively as a standalone decorative accent in a reading nook, foyer, or living room alcove. Its compact footprint makes it ideal for narrow spaces while offering historical character and unique interior storage.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent warping or cracking of the rosewood veneer. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically along the grain and avoid using harsh chemical cleansers or water.
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