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Antique Teapoy, English, William Iv, Rosewood, Work Box, 19th Century Circa 1835
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Antique Teapoy, English, William Iv, Rosewood, Work Box, 19th Century Circa 1835

19th century
Description

This is an antique teapoy, an English, William IV, rosewood work box dating to the early 19th century, circa 1835.

Superb colour in the polished rosewood finish

Grain interest throughout with a desirable aged patina

Canted lid and broad frieze in good proportion footed with carved decoration

Featuring a Bramah style lock, untested as key absent

Raised on a tapered, turned, barrel stem

Anchored in a carved collar to the hyperboloid platform

The scrolled feet over smooth running brass castors

Opening the hinged lid reveals a clean interior

A fine example of an antique teapoy. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 41cm (16.25'')

Max Depth: 41cm (16.25'')

Max Height: 73.5cm (29'')

Internal Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Internal Depth: 23cm (9'')

Internal Height: 11cm (4.25'')

Plus Lid Height: 3cm (1.25'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Teapoy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA991929
Dealers Internal Reference
18.5766
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Description
This is an antique teapoy, an English, William IV, rosewood work box dating to the early 19th century, circa 1835.

Superb colour in the polished rosewood finish

Grain interest throughout with a desirable aged patina

fig 1. A William IV rosewood teapoy featuring a rectangular hinged box top supported by a turned central column on a quadform base with scroll feet.
fig 1. Antique Teapoy, English, William Iv, Rosewood, Work Box, 19th Century Circa 1835

Canted lid and broad frieze in good proportion footed with carved decoration

Featuring a Bramah style lock, untested as key absent

Raised on a tapered, turned, barrel stem

Anchored in a carved collar to the hyperboloid platform

fig 2. A William IV rosewood teapoy featuring a rectangular hinged box top supported by a turned central column on a quadform base with scroll feet.
fig 2. Antique Teapoy, English, William Iv, Rosewood, Work Box, 19th Century Circa 1835

The scrolled feet over smooth running brass castors

Opening the hinged lid reveals a clean interior

A fine example of an antique teapoy. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 3. A William IV rosewood teapoy featuring a rectangular hinged box top supported by a turned central column on a quadform base with scroll feet.
fig 3. Antique Teapoy, English, William Iv, Rosewood, Work Box, 19th Century Circa 1835

Dimensions:

Max Width: 41cm (16.25'')

Max Depth: 41cm (16.25'')

Max Height: 73.5cm (29'')

Internal Width: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Internal Depth: 23cm (9'')

Internal Height: 11cm (4.25'')

Plus Lid Height: 3cm (1.25'')

fig 4. A William IV rosewood teapoy featuring a rectangular hinged box top supported by a turned central column on a quadform base with scroll feet.
fig 4. Antique Teapoy, English, William Iv, Rosewood, Work Box, 19th Century Circa 1835

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Teapoy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA991929
Dealers Internal Ref
18.5766
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A William IV rosewood teapoy featuring a rectangular hinged box top supported by a turned central column on a quadform base with scroll feet.

Antique Teapoy, English, William Iv, Rosewood, Work Box, 19th Century Circa 1835

Archive II A William IV rosewood teapoy featuring a rectangular hinged box top supported by a turned central column on a quadform base with scroll feet. View II
Archive III A William IV rosewood teapoy featuring a rectangular hinged box top supported by a turned central column on a quadform base with scroll feet. View III
Archive IV A William IV rosewood teapoy featuring a rectangular hinged box top supported by a turned central column on a quadform base with scroll feet. View IV
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A William IV rosewood teapoy featuring a rectangular hinged box top supported by a turned central column on a quadform base with scroll feet.
Antique Teapoy, English, William IV, Rosewood, Work Box, 19th Century Circa 1835
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A William IV rosewood teapoy featuring a rectangular hinged box top supported by a turned central column on a quadform base with scroll feet.
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A teapoy is a specialised piece of 18th- and 19th-century furniture designed to hold, lock, and preserve valuable tea leaves. Derived from the Hindi word tipai meaning three-legged stand, the term evolved in English usage to describe a pedestal stand featuring an enclosed box top with fitted interior compartments.

William IV teapoys were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut. Cabinetmakers utilised flame veneers for decorative exterior surfaces, brass for castors, escutcheons, and hinges, and softwoods like pine or oak for interior drawer linings and structural framing.

Furniture from the William IV period (18301837) exhibits a transition between Regency elegance and early Victorian substantiality. Key characteristics include bold turned pedestals, heavy scroll carved feet, concave quadform bases, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and natural age-related oxidisation on unpolished underside surfaces.

An antique teapoy functions effectively as a compact accent piece, side table, or pedestal stand in contemporary spaces. Positioned beside an armchair or within an alcove, its rich timber grain provides historical contrast against minimalist wall palettes or modern upholstery.

Rosewood should be kept away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer cracking. Preserve the original finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently along the natural grain.
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