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Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy C.1800
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Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy C.1800

18th century
Sold 23 November 2024 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A beautiful collectors single tea caddy in a completely immaculate original condition. It’s made from a stunning satinwood with an array of burr walnut oval inlays. It’s cross banded in tulipwood and boxwood. It has a centre brass handle. The interior continues it’s quality with a satinwood lid also banded in tulipwood and boxwood. Dates to the Georgian period 1800 and comes with a fully functioning lock and key.

Materials:

Satinwood, boxwood and tulipwood

Age:

1800

Size:

Length: 12cm

Width: 9.5cm

Height: 12cm

Reference number: TJ2842111

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1008091
Dealers Internal Reference
TJ2842111
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Description
A beautiful collectors single tea caddy in a completely immaculate original condition. It’s made from a stunning satinwood with an array of burr walnut oval inlays. It’s cross banded in tulipwood and boxwood. It has a centre brass handle. The interior continues it’s quality with a satinwood lid also banded in tulipwood and boxwood. Dates to the Georgian period 1800 and comes with a fully functioning lock and key.

Materials:

Satinwood, boxwood and tulipwood

Age:

1800

Size:

Length: 12cm

Width: 9.5cm

Height: 12cm

Reference number: TJ2842111

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1008091
Dealers Internal Ref
TJ2842111
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring golden satinwood veneer, dark banded borders, and a central oval escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy C.1800

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Michael Johnson Antiques

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A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring golden satinwood veneer, dark banded borders, and a central oval escutcheon.
Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy c.1800
Ref: SA1008091
A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring golden satinwood veneer, dark banded borders, and a central oval escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSatinwood, Rosewood, Brass
  • ColourGolden Yellow
  • MotifsVeneer banding, Keyhole escutcheon, Geometric inlay
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Tea caddies originated in the 18th century when tea was an expensive and heavily taxed commodity. They were designed as secure, lockable containers to store precious loose-leaf tea, often featuring compartmentalised interiors to keep different varieties fresh.

Traditional caddies were crafted from fine cabinet timbers such as mahogany, satinwood, rosewood, and tortoiseshell. Master cabinetmakers employed complex veneering, stringing, and marquetry techniques, often incorporating brass locks and escutcheons.

Authenticity is determined by examining the timber grain, hand-cut dovetail joints, old secondary woods like pine or cedar inside, and the patina of the hardware. Original steel locks, hand-carved feet, and interior foil linings also indicate period manufacture.

An antique tea caddy serves as a sophisticated accent piece on a sideboard, coffee table, or open bookshelf. Its warm wood tones and geometric inlay provide a textural contrast against contemporary minimalist surfaces.

Preservation requires keeping wooden caddies away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent veneer cracking. Regular dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and occasional application of microcrystalline wax maintains the historic finish without causing damage.
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