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Georgian Mahogany Sarcophagus Shape Tea Caddy
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Georgian Mahogany Sarcophagus Shape Tea Caddy

18th century
Description

Circa 1810, Georgian sarcophagus shaped tea caddy in an unusual type of very figured mahogany. The sarcophagus shape lid with boxwood inlay, opening to a fitted interior with inlaid boxes and hand blown tinted glass mixing bowl. The waisted body with further boxwood inlay, brass lion head handles and cast bun feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

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SA817866
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Description
Circa 1810, Georgian sarcophagus shaped tea caddy in an unusual type of very figured mahogany.
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The sarcophagus shape lid with boxwood inlay, opening to a fitted interior with inlaid boxes and hand blown tinted glass mixing bowl.
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The waisted body with further boxwood inlay, brass lion head handles and cast bun feet.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA817866
Dealers Internal Ref
9365
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A Georgian mahogany sarcophagus-form tea caddy featuring brass lion mask handles and brass ball feet.
Georgian Mahogany Sarcophagus Shape Tea Caddy
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A sarcophagus tea caddy is a wooden storage vessel popularised during the Georgian and Regency eras, characterised by a tapered body and a stepped lid inspired by classical sarcophagi.

Traditional Georgian tea caddies were constructed from solid or veneered hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, and were frequently fitted with brass mountings and foil linings.

Authentic period pieces typically display hand-cut dovetail joints, original lock mechanisms with brass escutcheons, natural timber shrinkage along joints, and genuine patination on the hardware.

A sarcophagus tea caddy functions as a decorative accent when positioned on a sideboard, console table, or bookshelf, serving as a functional box for modern storage.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically, ensuring the item remains away from direct heat sources to prevent the wood from cracking.
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