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Brass Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Brass Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A fine quality tea caddy with superb brass inlaid lid and front, beautiful rosewood colour with nice shape and hinged lid which opens to reveal a fitted interior with 2 lift out tea boxes with brass inlaid initials.

In very good condition.

W 37cm/14.5"

D 23cm/9"

H 25cm/10"

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Rosewood Brass Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

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SA960864
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YSE220204C
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Description
A fine quality tea caddy with superb brass inlaid lid and front, beautiful rosewood colour with nice shape and hinged lid which opens to reveal a fitted interior with 2 lift out tea boxes with brass inlaid initials.

In very good condition.

W 37cm/14.5"

D 23cm/9"

H 25cm/10"

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Rosewood Brass Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA960864
Dealers Internal Ref
YSE220204C
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Telephone 01634 233280 or 07799 880 163
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White Hill Road
Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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A Regency tea caddy is a lockable wooden container crafted during the early 19th century to store valuable loose-leaf tea. Frequently designed in a sarcophagus shape, these boxes featured decorative elements such as brass inlay, rosewood veneers, and foil-lined interior compartments.

Craftspeople utilised exotic hardwoods like rosewood or mahogany as primary veneers over pine or oak carcases. Intricate brass inlay was cut by hand and set flush into the wood surface alongside escutcheons, hinged lids, and small turned feet.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery, period-correct brass escutcheons, and natural wear around the keyhole and base. Look for fine rosewood graining with genuine brass cutwork flush to the surface, alongside subtle oxidisation on the metalwork.

Position the caddy on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or desk as a decorative focal point that introduces historical texture. Its compact proportions make it suitable for accenting traditional libraries, dining rooms, or contemporary living spaces.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly to the timber to retain moisture. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners on the brass inlay to prevent damaging the surrounding wood or lifting the metalwork.
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