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Light Rosewood French Tea Caddy 1890
Michael Johnson Antiques
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Light Rosewood French Tea Caddy 1890

19th century
Description

Here we have a tea caddy made from a usually lighter form of rosewood banded in bone. It’s French made in a decent original throughout. It dates to the late Victorian period of 1890 and comes with a fully functioning lock and key. It comprises of two lids that are made from darker rosewood. A very unique example.

Materials;

Rosewood and bone

Age;

c.1890

Size;

Length; 24cm

Width; 13.5cm

Height; 15.5cm

Reference Number; 7010

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this French Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA874299
Dealers Internal Reference
7010
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Description
Here we have a tea caddy made from a usually lighter form of rosewood banded in bone. It’s French made in a decent original throughout. It dates to the late Victorian period of 1890 and comes with a fully functioning lock and key. It comprises of two lids that are made from darker rosewood. A very unique example.

Materials;

Rosewood and bone

Age;

c.1890

Size;

Length; 24cm

Width; 13.5cm

Height; 15.5cm

Reference Number; 7010

Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this French Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA874299
Dealers Internal Ref
7010
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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A light rosewood domed tea caddy featuring white bone straps with brass studs and an oval keyhole escutcheon.
Light Rosewood French Tea Caddy 1890
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A light rosewood domed tea caddy featuring white bone straps with brass studs and an oval keyhole escutcheon.
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Tea caddies were secure, lockable containers crafted during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to store loose tea leaves, which were highly valuable luxury goods imported into Europe.

Cabinetmakers frequently utilised fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, often accenting them with bone, ivory, brass studs, or marquetry inlay.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct metal hardware, hand-cut joinery, functional locks with matching escutcheons, and genuine surface patina from historical handling.

An antique tea caddy functions well as a decorative tabletop object on a sideboard, bookshelf, or desk, adding historical texture and serving as concealed storage for small items.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly to maintain the wood finish, keeping the item away from direct heat and damp conditions.
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