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Regency Burr Oak and Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy
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Regency Burr Oak and Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy

19th century
Sold 1 October 2025 · Reindeer Antiques
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A fine Regency period burr oak and brass inlaid tea caddy; the top inlaid with brass stringing opening to reveal the original canisters and with brass leopard mask carrying handles; raised on the original turned brass feet. Retaining a superb colour and patination.

Circa: 1820

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
20.2cm (7.95")
Depth
12.8cm (5.04")
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Reindeer Antiques has dated this Regency Burr Oak Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1148633
Dealers Internal Reference
BA1160
Description
A fine Regency period burr oak and brass inlaid tea caddy; the top inlaid with brass stringing opening to reveal the original canisters and with brass leopard mask carrying handles; raised on the original turned brass feet. Retaining a superb colour and patination.

Circa: 1820

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
20.2cm (7.95")
Depth
12.8cm (5.04")
Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Regency Burr Oak Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1148633
Dealers Internal Ref
BA1160
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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A rectangular Regency burr oak tea caddy featuring brass string inlay, side lion mask ring handles, and small bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular Regency burr oak tea caddy featuring brass string inlay, side lion mask ring handles, and small bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Regency Burr Oak and Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy

Archive II A rectangular Regency burr oak tea caddy featuring brass string inlay, side lion mask ring handles, and small bracket feet. View II
Archive III A rectangular Regency burr oak tea caddy featuring brass string inlay, side lion mask ring handles, and small bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Regency burr oak tea caddy featuring brass string inlay, side lion mask ring handles, and small bracket feet. View IV
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Reindeer Antiques
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Location: 81 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4BG, United Kingdom
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A rectangular Regency burr oak tea caddy featuring brass string inlay, side lion mask ring handles, and small bracket feet.
Regency burr oak and brass inlaid tea caddy
Ref: SA1148633
A rectangular Regency burr oak tea caddy featuring brass string inlay, side lion mask ring handles, and small bracket feet.
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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialOak, Burr Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass string inlay, Lion mask ring handles, Bracket feet, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 20.2 cm (8 in) x D 12.8 cm (5 in)

Regency tea caddies emerged during the early 19th century when tea was a luxury commodity, requiring secure, lockable containers crafted from exotic woods and fine metals to preserve the dried leaves.

These pieces typically feature dense hardwood veneers such as burr oak, mahogany, or rosewood applied over a secondary timber carcass, accented with precision brass stringing or marquetry and fitted with interior foil-lined compartments.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass escutcheons and locks, traditional paper or foil linings within the internal canisters, and natural age-related patination on the timber.

Place the caddy on a sideboard, console table, or bookshelf as a sculptural object that introduces warm wood tones, historical texture, and sophisticated storage to modern living spaces.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally feed the wood with microcrystalline wax to protect the dry veneer and polished surface without causing damage.
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