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Victorian Oak Teapoy
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Victorian Oak Teapoy

19th century
Description

Fantastic Victorian oak teapoy with beautifully carved rectangular top with hinged lid. Inside is a pair of lidded compartments with a compartment in the centre for a mixing bowl unfortunately missing however they are easy to pick up should you require one. The box is beautifully carved on all sides and is supported by an amazingly carved column with an oval platform base on bun feet.

This is an exceptional little item in excellent condition with a wonderful patina and amazing colouring that will be a superb addition to any home.

Found inside is an old small newspaper cutting relaying some of the history of teapoys (not this one) that is really interesting

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Teapoy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA999719
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3039
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Description
Fantastic Victorian oak teapoy with beautifully carved rectangular top with hinged lid.
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Inside is a pair of lidded compartments with a compartment in the centre for a mixing bowl unfortunately missing however they are easy to pick up should you require one.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The box is beautifully carved on all sides and is supported by an amazingly carved column with an oval platform base on bun feet.

fig 1. A dark carved oak Victorian teapoy featuring an ornate relief-carved storage box resting on a textured pedestal column and an oval base with bun feet.
fig 1. Victorian Oak Teapoy

This is an exceptional little item in excellent condition with a wonderful patina and amazing colouring that will be a superb addition to any home.

Found inside is an old small newspaper cutting relaying some of the history of teapoys (not this one) that is really interesting

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Teapoy to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA999719
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3039
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I A dark carved oak Victorian teapoy featuring an ornate relief-carved storage box resting on a textured pedestal column and an oval base with bun feet.

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A dark carved oak Victorian teapoy featuring an ornate relief-carved storage box resting on a textured pedestal column and an oval base with bun feet.
Victorian Oak Teapoy
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A teapoy is a small item of furniture, typically supported on a tripod or central pedestal, created specifically to store and secure valuable tea leaves. Popular throughout the 18th and 19th centuries in Britain, the top chest usually contains lockable internal compartments or caddies for loose tea alongside glass blending bowls.

Victorian teapoys were constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. Carved oak examples often feature rich dark finishes, relief carving, brass keyhole escutcheons, and zinc or foil linings within the tea compartments to preserve freshness.

Authentic Victorian teapoys display hand-carved relief work, period lock mechanisms, and evidence of hand-cut dovetail joinery inside the box construction. The scale, weight, and presence of original lead or foil linings and lock hardware also help confirm period authenticity.

A carved oak teapoy serves well as an occasional side table, plant stand, or accent piece in living rooms, hallways, and study spaces. Positioning it in a nook or alongside comfortable seating introduces architectural texture and historical contrast to contemporary decor.

Dust carved oak surface detail gently using a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the timber and patina, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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