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Tall French Rosewood Tea Caddy 1880
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Tall French Rosewood Tea Caddy 1880

19th century
Sold 7 September 2024 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

An extremely elegant rare and unusual tall tea caddy made from rosewood with tremendous boxwood inlay sitting on a walnut banded base. French made and dating Victorian c.1880. The interior also comprises of a rosewood and boxwood strung lid. It comes with a fully functioning lock and key.

Materials:

Rosewood and boxwood

Age:

c.1880

Size:

Length: 10.5cm

Width: 10.5cm

Height: 14cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1091083
Dealers Internal Reference
7140b
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Description
An extremely elegant rare and unusual tall tea caddy made from rosewood with tremendous boxwood inlay sitting on a walnut banded base. French made and dating Victorian c.1880. The interior also comprises of a rosewood and boxwood strung lid. It comes with a fully functioning lock and key.

Materials:

Rosewood and boxwood

Age:

c.1880

Size:

Length: 10.5cm

Width: 10.5cm

Height: 14cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Tea Caddy to the Victorian era.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1091083
Dealers Internal Ref
7140b
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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An upright hexagonal rosewood tea caddy featuring contrasting inlaid scrolling floral motifs on the front panel and a small keyhole. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright hexagonal rosewood tea caddy featuring contrasting inlaid scrolling floral motifs on the front panel and a small keyhole. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Tall French Rosewood Tea Caddy 1880

Archive II An upright hexagonal rosewood tea caddy featuring contrasting inlaid scrolling floral motifs on the front panel and a small keyhole. View II
Archive III An upright hexagonal rosewood tea caddy featuring contrasting inlaid scrolling floral motifs on the front panel and a small keyhole. View III
Archive IV An upright hexagonal rosewood tea caddy featuring contrasting inlaid scrolling floral motifs on the front panel and a small keyhole. View IV
Archive V An upright hexagonal rosewood tea caddy featuring contrasting inlaid scrolling floral motifs on the front panel and a small keyhole. View V
Archive VI An upright hexagonal rosewood tea caddy featuring contrasting inlaid scrolling floral motifs on the front panel and a small keyhole. View VI
Archive VII An upright hexagonal rosewood tea caddy featuring contrasting inlaid scrolling floral motifs on the front panel and a small keyhole. View VII
Archive VIII An upright hexagonal rosewood tea caddy featuring contrasting inlaid scrolling floral motifs on the front panel and a small keyhole. View VIII
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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
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Ashford
Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj
Verified Since Dec 2014
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An upright hexagonal rosewood tea caddy featuring contrasting inlaid scrolling floral motifs on the front panel and a small keyhole.
Tall French Rosewood Tea Caddy 1880
Ref: SA1091083
An upright hexagonal rosewood tea caddy featuring contrasting inlaid scrolling floral motifs on the front panel and a small keyhole.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Inlay
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHexagonal form, Floral marquetry, Inlaid stringing
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Tea caddies originated in the 17th century when tea was an expensive and heavily taxed commodity. They were designed as secure, lockable containers to preserve the aroma and prevent theft of the precious leaves.

Cabinetmakers utilised dense exotic hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and tortoiseshell, frequently embellishing them with intricate brass stringing, mother-of-pearl inlay, and finely crafted marquetry.

Authenticity is determined by examining the interior construction, handmade dovetail joints, original lock mechanisms, historical wear patterns, and the natural ageing and patina of the timber.

Place the caddy on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf as a standalone decorative object that introduces historical texture, rich wood tones, and curated character to modern living spaces.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations. Occasionally apply a microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood and protect the historical finish.
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