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Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy
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Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy

19th century
Sold 21 January 2026 · E W Cousins and Son
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Description

Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy. Boxwood outline stringing to all edges. Oblong raised panel to top of lid on 4 sloping sides opening to interior of a pair of caddies with hinged lids with outline inlays which can be lifted out. Void circular centre space where a mixing bowl would have been. The tapered body having kingwood banded front and side lion mask brass ring handles.

Dimensions:

12" wide

6 1/2" deep

7" high

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA832668
Dealers Internal Reference
9149a
Description
Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy. Boxwood outline stringing to all edges.
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Oblong raised panel to top of lid on 4 sloping sides opening to interior of a pair of caddies with hinged lids with outline inlays which can be lifted out.
E W Cousins and Son

Void circular centre space where a mixing bowl would have been. The tapered body having kingwood banded front and side lion mask brass ring handles.

Dimensions:

12" wide

6 1/2" deep

7" high

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA832668
Dealers Internal Ref
9149a
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the E W Cousins and Son Profile Page

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A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark figured grain with geometric light wood stringing and a central diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark figured grain with geometric light wood stringing and a central diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy

Archive II A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark figured grain with geometric light wood stringing and a central diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark figured grain with geometric light wood stringing and a central diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark figured grain with geometric light wood stringing and a central diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark figured grain with geometric light wood stringing and a central diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark figured grain with geometric light wood stringing and a central diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark figured grain with geometric light wood stringing and a central diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheon. View VII
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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson
Verified Since Jan 2012
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Items Sold 1,291
E W Cousins and Son
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Location: 27 High Street, Ixworth, Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2HJ, United Kingdom
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A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark figured grain with geometric light wood stringing and a central diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheon.
Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy
Ref: SA832668
A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark figured grain with geometric light wood stringing and a central diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes and Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Boxwood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric inlay, Hinged lid, Diamond escutcheon, Figured grain
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

A Regency tea caddy is a small, decorative storage box produced during the British Regency period, specifically designed to store and preserve expensive loose tea leaves under lock and key.

These caddies were typically crafted from dense tropical hardwoods like rosewood or mahogany, often featuring contrasting stringing, boxwood inlay, and brass or ivory escutcheons.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, secondary softwood linings, genuine timber patination, and original brass hardware or locks.

An antique tea caddy functions well as a sculptural tabletop accessory, placed upon a sideboard, console table, or bookshelf to add textural warmth and historical contrast to contemporary spaces.

Maintain the timber by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface and preserve the original polish.
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