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Large Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Large Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy

18th century
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A Good Quality Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Rectangular Tea Caddy Having Replacement Brass Axe Drop Handle To Hinged Lid Enclosing Cavity With Attractive Inlaid Decoration Throughout.

Tea was of course a very precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves and therefore keep it away from the potential wandering hands of any staff. 

This is an attractive design of its type, much larger than often found and constructed from good quality mahogany. It also comes with fully functioning lock and key.

Circa 1790.

Height 6in.

Width 12in.

Depth 6in.

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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

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SA855084
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8431
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Description
A Good Quality Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Rectangular Tea Caddy Having Replacement Brass Axe Drop Handle To Hinged Lid Enclosing Cavity With Attractive Inlaid Decoration Throughout.

Tea was of course a very precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves and therefore keep it away from the potential wandering hands of any staff. 

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This is an attractive design of its type, much larger than often found and constructed from good quality mahogany.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

It also comes with fully functioning lock and key.

Circa 1790.

Height 6in.

Width 12in.

Depth 6in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

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SA855084
Dealers Internal Ref
8431
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the S and S Timms Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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Ampthill
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MK45 9AW
United Kingdom
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A rectangular Georgian mahogany tea caddy featuring marquetry oval leaf medallions, boxwood stringing, a teardrop escutcheon, and a brass top handle.
Large Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy
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Introduced during the eighteenth century, a Georgian tea caddy is a lockable wooden container crafted specifically to store and preserve dry tea leaves securely within the home.

These caddies were predominantly constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, satinwood, and walnut, often decorated with boxwood stringing, botanical marquetry, and brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, natural timber shrinkage around locks and hinges, genuine brass brassware, and an unrefined patina consistent with age.

A tea caddy can be styled on a sideboard, bookshelf, or mantelpiece, where its rich wood tones contrast with contemporary ceramics and modern decorative accents.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the original lustre.
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