Quality Antique George III Mahogany Tea Caddy 19th Century

Name: Quality Antique George III Mahogany Tea Caddy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1194639
Price: 235 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTea Caddies
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Bone, Wood Inlay
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSarcophagus shape, Diamond bone escutcheon, Boxwood stringing, Stepped lid
SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

This Georgian antique George III tea caddy follows a sarcophagus form in warm brown mahogany. The exterior displays fine boxwood stringing along the edges and a distinctive diamond-shaped bone escutcheon centrally set on the front panel. A stepped lid sits on top, finished with a small rectangular wooden finial. The box rests on a polished wooden surface, reflecting its warm wood grain and rich amber tones under direct lighting. Measuring 14 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 11.5 cm deep, the proportions suit placement on a traditional sideboard top in a living room, dining room, or hallway. Inside, the lift-up lid opens to reveal two lidded receptacles designated for storing loose tea leaves. The surfaces show a mellow patina and natural timber variations consistent with age and careful handling over centuries. This traditional English country house storage accessory brings historic character and practical storage to an interior setting today. It functions well as a decorative accent or a desktop receptacle for small trinkets and keepsakes, offering a glimpse into domestic life of the early nineteenth century.

FAQs

A George III mahogany tea caddy is a small wooden storage container produced during the reign of King George III (17601820) designed specifically to hold and secure loose leaf tea.

Tea caddies from this era were primarily crafted from timbers such as mahogany or satinwood, featuring boxwood inlay, bone or brass escutcheon plates, and zinc or lead-foil interior linings.

Authentic Georgian examples typically feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, period-appropriate lock mechanisms, natural age patination to the timber, and geometric shapes such as the sarcophagus form.

An antique tea caddy can be styled as a tabletop accent on a sideboard, desk, or mantelpiece, where warm mahogany tones offer contrast alongside contemporary surfaces.

Maintain a mahogany tea caddy by positioning it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting it regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, and applying natural beeswax sparingly.

Rebecca Sarah Antiques

Quality Antique George III Mahogany Tea Caddy