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George IV Birdseye Maple Tea Caddy
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George IV Birdseye Maple Tea Caddy

18th century
Sold 1 December 2025 · Georgian Antiques
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Description

Circa 1820. A good George IV Birdseye maple, rosewood, ebony and ivory inlaid tea caddy. The sarcophagus shaped caddy with a beaded panel in the top, which is hinged and opens to reveal interior with two lidded compartments, each with ebonized knobs. The body with rosewood inlay intersected by small ivory rondels, which continues in the front and sides with an elegant ebonized escutcheon. The sides there is cast brass and embossed lifting handles, all resting on four brass ball and claw feet.

14cm High x 19cm Wide x 11cm Deep.

£600

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Birdseye Maple Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA921168
Dealers Internal Reference
28703
Description
Circa 1820. A good George IV Birdseye maple, rosewood, ebony and ivory inlaid tea caddy.
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The sarcophagus shaped caddy with a beaded panel in the top, which is hinged and opens to reveal interior with two lidded compartments, each with ebonized knobs.
Georgian Antiques

The body with rosewood inlay intersected by small ivory rondels, which continues in the front and sides with an elegant ebonized escutcheon. The sides there is cast brass and embossed lifting handles, all resting on four brass ball and claw feet.

14cm High x 19cm Wide x 11cm Deep.

£600

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Birdseye Maple Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA921168
Dealers Internal Ref
28703
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Archive I A rectangular George IV birdseye maple tea caddy featuring dark stringing, side ring handles, and small brass feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George IV Birdseye Maple Tea Caddy

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A rectangular George IV birdseye maple tea caddy featuring dark stringing, side ring handles, and small brass feet.
George IV Birdseye Maple Tea Caddy
Ref: SA921168
A rectangular George IV birdseye maple tea caddy featuring dark stringing, side ring handles, and small brass feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBirdseye Maple, Brass, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsBirdseye grain veneer, Stringing inlay, Cast brass feet, Side drop handles
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

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A George IV tea caddy is a small storage container produced during the reign of King George IV, spanning from 1820 to 1830, specifically designed to store expensive loose-leaf tea safely under lock and key.

These boxes typically feature fine exotic wood veneers such as birdseye maple applied to a secondary timber carcase, often enhanced with stringing, mother-of-pearl inlay, and cast brass or bronze hardware.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate brass escutcheons, original working locks with keys, and natural timber ageing with interior foil or wooden compartments intact.

Placed atop a console table or bookshelf, it introduces rich textual warmth and historical character, serving as a sophisticated standalone sculptural object or a discreet container for small keepsakes.

Preserve the finish by keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent veneer cracking, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.
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