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Regency Tea Caddy C.1820
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Regency Tea Caddy C.1820

19th century
Sold 6 October 2025 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A fine early 19th century Regency period mahogany tea caddy, dating to circa 1820. Of rectangular form, the box is boxwood bound and fitted with elegant brass side handles, raised on four brass bun feet for a refined presentation.

The front is adorned with an ornate brass escutcheon, though no key is present. The hinged lid opens to reveal a clean interior comprising two lidded divisions, once used for storing precious tea leaves during the Georgian and Regency era.

Materials:

Mahogany and brass

Age:

c.1820

Dimensions:

Length: 18cm

Width: 10.5cm

Height: 11cm

Reference Number: 7379b

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1162320
Dealers Internal Reference
7379b
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Description
A fine early 19th century Regency period mahogany tea caddy, dating to circa 1820.
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Of rectangular form, the box is boxwood bound and fitted with elegant brass side handles, raised on four brass bun feet for a refined presentation.
Michael Johnson Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring rich grain patterns, a central brass escutcheon, and small bun feet.
fig 1. Regency Tea Caddy C.1820

The front is adorned with an ornate brass escutcheon, though no key is present. The hinged lid opens to reveal a clean interior comprising two lidded divisions, once used for storing precious tea leaves during the Georgian and Regency era.

Materials:

Mahogany and brass

Age:

c.1820

Dimensions:

Length: 18cm

Width: 10.5cm

Height: 11cm

Reference Number: 7379b

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162320
Dealers Internal Ref
7379b
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
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Regency Tea Caddy C.1820

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A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring rich grain patterns, a central brass escutcheon, and small bun feet.
Regency Tea Caddy c.1820
Ref: SA1162320
A rectangular wooden tea caddy featuring rich grain patterns, a central brass escutcheon, and small bun feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Caddies & Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass escutcheon, Figured wood grain, Bun feet
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

A Regency tea caddy is a small, lidded box crafted during the early 19th century specifically designed to store and preserve expensive loose-leaf tea, often featuring internal compartments and lockable mechanisms.

These pieces were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or burl veneers, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass escutcheons, and interior foil or timber lids.

Authentic items exhibit period-correct construction methods like hand-cut dovetailing, aged patination on the timber, original brass hardware, and hand-carved or veneered surfaces characteristic of early 19th-century cabinet making.

This piece can be styled as a decorative accent on a bookshelf, coffee table, or sideboard, adding historical texture and warmth to contemporary living spaces.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the timber and protect the original finish.
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