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Description

Here is an unusual mini tea caddy- these small tea caddies are very difficult to find.

Veneered in yew wood with cross banding in fruit wood on the lid. There is a small amount of foil lining inside.

This little box stands on four brass ball feet.

C1820

It only measures 14.5cm w x 7.5cm d x 8.5cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Miniature Yew Wood Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1146824

Dealers Notes

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Description

Here is an unusual mini tea caddy- these small tea caddies are very difficult to find.

Veneered in yew wood with cross banding in fruit wood on the lid. There is a small amount of foil lining inside.

This little box stands on four brass ball feet.

C1820

It only measures 14.5cm w x 7.5cm d x 8.5cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Miniature Yew Wood Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1146824

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Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectTea Caddy
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialYew, Brass, Bone
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurl veneer, Brass ball feet, Shield escutcheon

FAQs

Tea caddies originated in the 18th century when tea was an expensive commodity, requiring secure, lockable containers to protect the precious leaves from theft and moisture.

Craftsmen typically utilised fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, yew, and burl veneers, often incorporating brass hardware, ivory or bone escutcheons, and velvet or foil linings.

Authenticity is determined by examining the dovetail joints, hand-cut screws, natural ageing of the wood, traditional adhesives, and the presence of period-appropriate locks and hinges.

This piece can be displayed closed on a surface such as a mantelpiece or side table to highlight the natural grain of the wood as a sculptural object.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and occasionally applying a specialist microcrystalline wax, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture.