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Georgian Single Tea Caddy 1800
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Georgian Single Tea Caddy 1800

18th century
Sold 4 September 2024 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A delightful original single Tea caddy made from mahogany. A typical Georgian example dating c.1800. It comprises of two inlaid fans made from boxwood and ebony. A small brass handles fitted to the lid. It comes with a lock & Key.

Materials:

Mahogany, boxwood and ebony

Age:

c.1800

Size:

Length: 10.5cm

Width: 10cm

Height: 10.5cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1089647
Dealers Internal Reference
7298
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Description
A delightful original single Tea caddy made from mahogany. A typical Georgian example dating c.1800. It comprises of two inlaid fans made from boxwood and ebony. A small brass handles fitted to the lid. It comes with a lock & Key.

Materials:

Mahogany, boxwood and ebony

Age:

c.1800

Size:

Length: 10.5cm

Width: 10cm

Height: 10.5cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089647
Dealers Internal Ref
7298
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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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
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Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Dec 2014
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A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany wood and a contrasting oval marquetry design on the front panel.
Georgian Single Tea Caddy 1800
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A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany wood and a contrasting oval marquetry design on the front panel.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Marquetry
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOval marquetry inlay, Brass escutcheon, Dovetail joints, Boxwood stringing
  • SizeH 10.5 cm (4 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

During the Georgian era, tea was an expensive commodity, making tea caddies secure, lockable containers designed to preserve precious tea leaves from theft and dampness.

Cabinet makers typically constructed these boxes from dense timbers such as mahogany, rosewood, or satinwood, frequently featuring intricate marquetry, brass escutcheons, and velvet linings.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-cut dovetail joints, the type of secondary wood used inside, the patination of the timber, and the presence of period-correct iron or brass locks.

Such pieces function effectively as display objects on a console table, bookshelf, or mantelpiece, adding historical texture and warmth to contemporary living spaces.

Maintenance involves keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the vintage finish without harming the timber.
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