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A Small Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy
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A Small Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy

18th century
Sold 15 September 2025 · Opus Antiques
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This  is a small single compartment Georgian mahogany tea caddy with canted corners. It has ebony and holly wood stringing to the front and lid. Small well done veneer repair around the escutcheon. There is a working key and lock, lock replaced at some stage..

There is remnants of the original lining inside.

It measures 13cm h x 11.5cm w.

Date of Manufacture

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

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This  is a small single compartment Georgian mahogany tea caddy with canted corners. It has ebony and holly wood stringing to the front and lid. Small well done veneer repair around the escutcheon. There is a working key and lock, lock replaced at some stage..

There is remnants of the original lining inside.

It measures 13cm h x 11.5cm w.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1164153
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Archive I An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer and inlaid banding with a central metal keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Small Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy

Archive II An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer and inlaid banding with a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer and inlaid banding with a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer and inlaid banding with a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer and inlaid banding with a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View V
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Archive VII An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer and inlaid banding with a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View VII
Archive VIII An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer and inlaid banding with a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View VIII
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Archive X An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer and inlaid banding with a central metal keyhole escutcheon. View X
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An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer and inlaid banding with a central metal keyhole escutcheon.
A Small Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy
Ref: SA1164153
An octagonal wooden tea caddy featuring dark mahogany veneer and inlaid banding with a central metal keyhole escutcheon.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Hardwood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOctagonal shape, Inlaid banding, Keyhole escutcheon, Hinged lid

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A Georgian tea caddy is a small, lidded box or chest manufactured during the Georgian era, specifically designed to store and preserve expensive loose-leaf tea.

Traditional tea caddies were frequently constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and burl veneer, often featuring contrasting stringing, brass escutcheons, and interior foil linings.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, older secondary woods, patinated hardware, and natural beeswax finishes rather than modern synthetic lacquers.

An antique tea caddy can be displayed as a decorative object on a console table, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to add texture, historic character, and warmth to a modern living space.

Preserve antique wooden boxes by keeping them away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning them only with a soft, dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax.
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