Regency Rosewood Oblong Tapered Tea Caddy 19th Century

Name: Regency Rosewood Oblong Tapered Tea Caddy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA832664
Price: 400 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A Regency rosewood tapered oblong tea caddy featuring inlay stringing, a diamond bone escutcheon, and brass lion paw feet.

Regency Rosewood Oblong Tapered Tea Caddy

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ObjectTea Caddies
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialRosewood, Brass, Bone, Boxwood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsLion paw feet, Diamond escutcheon, Boxwood stringing, Tapered sarcophagus shape
SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This Regency rosewood oblong tapered tea caddy displays a warm brown timber grain with boxwood outline stringing along all edges and a stepped sarcophagus shape. The piece features a diamond-shaped bone key escutcheon on the front panel and rests upon detailed brass lion paw feet. The compact box measures 15 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. Ideal for placement on a sideboard top in a living room or study, this tea caddy functions as a decorative storage container or a period display object. The enclosed compartment holds items on a surface while adding traditional styling to a room.

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A Regency tea caddy is a lockable wooden container produced in the early nineteenth century, designed specifically to store valuable loose tea leaves in domestic settings.

These caddies were frequently constructed using figured timber veneers such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, and were decorated with brass feet, bone escutcheons, and boxwood stringing.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joinery, natural timber patination, historical hardware like brass claw feet, and period-appropriate lock mechanisms.

An antique tea caddy functions as a decorative accent when placed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf, introducing rich timber tones to modern schemes.

Dust gently with a microfibre cloth, apply natural beeswax sparingly to maintain the original finish, and keep away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer movement.

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Regency Rosewood Oblong Tapered Tea Caddy