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Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy
For sale by Baggott & Co.
for sale €579     $629
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Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

A mahogany tea caddy

Hinged lid with axe head handle, the sides cross banded in mahogany with ebony stringing, brass push button catch, the lid opens to mahogany tea cover (on these caddies the tea cover is not supported so it sits on the top of the tea leaves keeping it fresh). Lined in blue paper.

English, circa 1800

Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243126
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BCSL3003
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
A mahogany tea caddy

Hinged lid with axe head handle, the sides cross banded in mahogany with ebony stringing, brass push button catch, the lid opens to mahogany tea cover (on these caddies the tea cover is not supported so it sits on the top of the tea leaves keeping it fresh). Lined in blue paper.

English, circa 1800

Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243126
Dealers Internal Ref
BCSL3003
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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Baggott & Co.

Baggott & Co.
Telephone 07881 823 369
Location
Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
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Location: Two locations:, , Huntsmans Yard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, , The Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ, , United Kingdom
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A cubic Georgian mahogany tea caddy featuring a brass loop handle on the top lid and a brass latch on the front.
Georgian mahogany tea caddy
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A cubic Georgian mahogany tea caddy featuring a brass loop handle on the top lid and a brass latch on the front.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Caddy
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass loop handle, brass escutcheon, hinged lid, cubic form
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

This Georgian mahogany tea caddy is a nineteenth-century English country house piece fashioned from rich warm brown timber. The cubic form displays a hinged lid with a delicate brass loop handle, contrasted against darker cross-banded side panels and precise ebony stringing. A polished brass latch sits on the front edge, while the wood grain shows subtle variations in tone across every surface. The tidy dimensions measure 11.5 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this compact box sits comfortably atop a living room sideboard or a hallway console table as an eye-catching decorative accent. The refined proportions and classic materials allow it to blend seamlessly with both traditional and transitional domestic schemes. Collectors of period wooden smalls will appreciate the clean lines and authentic hardware details which reflect its traditional heritage. It provides a touch of historic character to everyday spaces without overwhelming the surrounding decor.

FAQs

A Georgian tea caddy is a small lockable container, typically crafted from timber, designed during the 18th and early 19th centuries to store imported tea leaves securely.

Mahogany, rosewood, satinwood, and walnut were frequently selected, often accented with brass handles or escutcheons, crossbanded veneers, and interior foil linings.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate joinery such as fine hand-cut dovetails, original brass hardware showing natural patination, and smooth wear patterns on the underside.

Display the caddy on a sideboard, console, or mantelpiece alongside contemporary glass or ceramics to build rich visual texture and historical depth.

Position the caddy away from central heating and direct light, dust gently using a microfiber cloth, and apply a light layer of beeswax polish once annually.
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