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A Fine Regency Period Octagonal Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
John Beazor Antiques
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A Fine Regency Period Octagonal Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th century
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A fine Regency period octagonal tortoiseshell tea caddy with a pagoda lid, of bombé form.  .  The richly figured shells divided by pewter lines and with ivory mouldings and carved ivory finial; the interior with two loose lids and paired hinges.  Flared base on ball feet.

Defra self declaration certificate (for the ivory):  H7WANV53

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

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SA932694
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MS3
Description
A fine Regency period octagonal tortoiseshell tea caddy with a pagoda lid, of bombé form.  .
  The richly figured shells divided by pewter lines and with ivory mouldings and carved ivory finial; the interior with two loose lids and paired hinges.
John Beazor Antiques

  Flared base on ball feet.

fig 1. An octagonal Regency period tea caddy decorated with mottled amber tortoiseshell veneer, a carved rosette finial, and a silver escutcheon.
fig 1. A Fine Regency Period Octagonal Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Defra self declaration certificate (for the ivory):  H7WANV53

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA932694
Dealers Internal Ref
MS3
John Beazor Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2017

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

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Trade Associations

John Beazor Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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An octagonal Regency period tea caddy decorated with mottled amber tortoiseshell veneer, a carved rosette finial, and a silver escutcheon.
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Archive I An octagonal Regency period tea caddy decorated with mottled amber tortoiseshell veneer, a carved rosette finial, and a silver escutcheon.

A fine Regency period octagonal tortoiseshell tea caddy

Archive II An octagonal Regency period tea caddy decorated with mottled amber tortoiseshell veneer, a carved rosette finial, and a silver escutcheon. View II
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78-80 Regent Street
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CB2 1DP
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An octagonal Regency period tea caddy decorated with mottled amber tortoiseshell veneer, a carved rosette finial, and a silver escutcheon.
A fine Regency period octagonal tortoiseshell tea caddy
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An octagonal Regency period tea caddy decorated with mottled amber tortoiseshell veneer, a carved rosette finial, and a silver escutcheon.
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A Regency tea caddy is a lockable container produced in Britain during the early 19th century (c. 18111830) specifically designed to store dry tea leaves. Due to the high expense of imported tea during this era, these containers were crafted as decorative display pieces using costly materials such as tortoiseshell, rosewood, and mahogany.

Cabinetmakers utilised a variety of exotic materials including hawksbill sea turtle shell, ivory, mother-of-pearl, and imported hardwoods. Metal fittings such as silver escutcheons, lead linings for moisture retention, and brass hinges were standard construction components.

Authentic tortoiseshell exhibits natural variations in pattern, semi-translucency under light, and subtle join lines where small plates of shell were heat-welded together over a wooden carcass. Unlike modern plastic imitations, genuine historical tortoiseshell retains a organic depth, minor surface irregularities, and specific thermal conductivity.

An antique tea caddy functions well as a focal accent piece on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or desk. Decorators frequently place these boxes alongside contemporary ceramics, framed artwork, or within curated vignette displays to add historical texture to modern rooms.

Tortoiseshell requires a stable environment away from direct sunlight, extreme heat, and sudden humidity fluctuations, which cause the shell to warp or lift from the wood base. Cleaning should be restricted to gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth; water and chemical solvents must be avoided.
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