Sold 21 March 2025 · Opus Antiques

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Description

This is a Georgian harewood inlaid tea caddy with canted corners.

Each corner has inlaid pillars and there are inlaid ovals to the front and lid and sides.

A very decorative tea caddy from all angles.

The caddy measures 14cm w x 12cm h.

c1790

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1111193

Dealers Notes

Own a piece of history

Description

This is a Georgian harewood inlaid tea caddy with canted corners.

Each corner has inlaid pillars and there are inlaid ovals to the front and lid and sides.

A very decorative tea caddy from all angles.

The caddy measures 14cm w x 12cm h.

c1790

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1111193

About the Dealer

Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring patterned wood veneer, decorative stringing, an oval inlay panel, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small metal top handle.

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectBoxes and Caddies
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialHarewood, Satinwood, Brass
ColourGolden Brown
MotifsOctagonal form, Veneer inlay, Fluted corners, Brass hardware

FAQs

During the Georgian period, tea was an exceptionally costly luxury commodity, leading to the creation of secure, lockable caddies to protect the dried leaves from theft and moisture.

Cabinet makers typically constructed these pieces using fine native and exotic timbers such as harewood, mahogany, and satinwood, frequently featuring intricate stringing, marquetry, and dovetail joinery.

Authentic items display period-correct construction techniques, hand-cut dovetails, genuine patina on the timber, original brass or steel locks, and historical wear consistent with age.

This piece works well displayed on a side table, chest, or mantelpiece, adding historical texture and a refined focal point to modern or traditional spaces.

Protect the timber by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources, occasionally applying appropriate microcrystalline wax to maintain the finish without harming the wood.