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George III Period Mahogany and Tulipwood Tea Caddy
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George III Period Mahogany and Tulipwood Tea Caddy

18th century
Sold 20 August 2025 · W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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Description

No: 11196

A very pretty George III Period Mahogany and Tulipwood Tea Caddy, the shaped top retaining the original swan neck handle, inlaid with ebony and boxwood chequer bandings and ebony edging, the whole raised on ogee shaped bracket feet, the interior divided into 3 sections for caddies. The sides retain the original lion’s mask escutcheons and rings.

Circa1770

Price :£ 475-00p.

Height:7”, 18 cms, Width:9¾”, 25cms, Depth:5¾”, 14 ½ cms.

Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this George III Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Reference Numbers
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SA1150590
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11196
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Description
No: 11196

A very pretty George III Period Mahogany and Tulipwood Tea Caddy, the shaped top retaining the original swan neck handle, inlaid with ebony and boxwood chequer bandings and ebony edging, the whole raised on ogee shaped bracket feet, the interior divided into 3 sections for caddies. The sides retain the original lion’s mask escutcheons and rings.

Circa1770

Price :£ 475-00p.

Height:7”, 18 cms, Width:9¾”, 25cms, Depth:5¾”, 14 ½ cms.

Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this George III Tea Caddy to the Georgian era.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150590
Dealers Internal Ref
11196
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A rectangular mahogany tea caddy with contrasting tulipwood banding, a brass carrying handle on the lid, and lion mask ring handles on the sides. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Period Mahogany and Tulipwood Tea Caddy

Archive II A rectangular mahogany tea caddy with contrasting tulipwood banding, a brass carrying handle on the lid, and lion mask ring handles on the sides. View II
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 01993 706501
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Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
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A rectangular mahogany tea caddy with contrasting tulipwood banding, a brass carrying handle on the lid, and lion mask ring handles on the sides.
George III Period Mahogany and Tulipwood Tea Caddy
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A rectangular mahogany tea caddy with contrasting tulipwood banding, a brass carrying handle on the lid, and lion mask ring handles on the sides.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Tulipwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInlaid banding, Brass drop handles, Lion mask mounts, Ogee bracket feet
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A George III tea caddy is a small, lidded storage box produced during the reign of King George III in Britain, specifically designed to store expensive loose-leaf tea securely under lock and key.

Cabinetmakers traditionally used dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and satinwood, frequently embellished with decorative veneers, boxwood stringing, and cast brass handles or escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, old secondary timbers like pine or oak on the interior partitions, and natural patination on the brass hardware.

An antique tea caddy can be styled effectively on a bookshelf, sideboard, or coffee table, adding rich wood tones and historic character to contemporary or traditional living spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, cleaning only with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the polished surface.
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