Regency Rosewood Teapoy Table 19th Century

Name: Regency Rosewood Teapoy C.1820s
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA925783
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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An open 1820s Regency rosewood teapoy on a pedestal support revealing fitted internal caddies and two cut glass bowls.

Regency Rosewood Teapoy c.1820s

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A teapoy is a specialized piece of 19th-century furniture designed for storing, blending, and serving loose tea leaf. Derived from the Hindi word tipai, referring to a three-legged stand, the concept was adapted in Regency England into a small pedestal table with a hinged lid containing fitted caddies and mixing bowls.

Regency teapoys were typically constructed from high-quality tropical hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut. The interior compartments often feature wood-framed canisters alongside lead crystal or cut glass blending bowls and fabric or foil linings.

Authentic 1820s teapoys display period construction techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joints, solid brass lock mechanisms, and hand-turned or carved pedestal supports. The fitted interior usually displays signs of original use, such as wear to the caddy compartments and age-appropriate patination across the wood.

An antique teapoy works as an accent or side table beside an armchair, within a study, or placed in a hallway alcove. The internal compartments provide enclosed storage while the compact footprint permits easy integration into contemporary room layouts.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp conditions to protect the timber against warping and surface cracking.

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Regency Rosewood Teapoy C.1820s

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