Sold 30 November 2024 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

This “English Georgian (Ca. 1780-1800) Mahogany Tea Caddy” found a buyer.

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Description

English Georgian (ca. 1780-1800) Mahogany Tea Caddy with original glass mixing bowl and two removeable tea boxes. 30.5cm long x 15cm wide x 15cm high, weight 2.55kg

Excellent condition and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

30.5cm (12.01")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1110400

Dealers Internal Reference

AD691/24

Description

English Georgian (ca. 1780-1800) Mahogany Tea Caddy with original glass mixing bowl and two removeable tea boxes. 30.5cm long x 15cm wide x 15cm high, weight 2.55kg

Excellent condition and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

30.5cm (12.01")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1110400

Dealers Internal Ref

AD691/24

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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

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Somerset
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectTea Caddies
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
ColourRich Brown
MotifsInlaid banding, Brass hinges, Engraved glass mixing bowl, Dual lidded compartments
SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

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During the Georgian period, tea was an expensive and heavily taxed commodity, leading to the creation of secure, lockable tea caddies to store the valuable leaves safely in the parlour.

Craftsmen typically used fine imported hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and satinwood, frequently embellished with decorative stringing, veneers, and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, older brass hinges and locks, and natural patina on the wood surfaces.

A tea caddy can be placed on a bookshelf, sideboard, or coffee table as a functional decorative object that adds warmth, texture, and historical interest to a contemporary room.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, occasionally treating the surface with a quality microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.