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Elegant Quality Antique George III Mahogany Tea Caddy
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Elegant Quality Antique George III Mahogany Tea Caddy

19th century
Description

Elegant quality antique George III mahogany tea caddy, having an elegant quality antique George III mahogany rectangular tea caddy with a lift up lid with satinwood inlaid detail opening to reveal two removable canisters for tea and the original glass mixing bowl to the centre.

Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this George III Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243776
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Elegant quality antique George III mahogany tea caddy, having an elegant quality antique George III mahogany rectangular tea caddy with a lift up lid with satinwood inlaid detail opening to reveal two removable canisters for tea and the original glass mixing bowl to the centre.
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this George III Mahogany Tea Caddy to the 1800s.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243776
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy with a polished finish, central oval top inlay, and a diamond-shaped bone escutcheon on the front face.
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Archive I A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy with a polished finish, central oval top inlay, and a diamond-shaped bone escutcheon on the front face.

Elegant Quality Antique George III Mahogany Tea Caddy

Archive II A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy with a polished finish, central oval top inlay, and a diamond-shaped bone escutcheon on the front face. View II
Archive III A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy with a polished finish, central oval top inlay, and a diamond-shaped bone escutcheon on the front face. View III
Archive IV A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy with a polished finish, central oval top inlay, and a diamond-shaped bone escutcheon on the front face. View IV
Archive V A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy with a polished finish, central oval top inlay, and a diamond-shaped bone escutcheon on the front face. View V
Archive VI A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy with a polished finish, central oval top inlay, and a diamond-shaped bone escutcheon on the front face. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy with a polished finish, central oval top inlay, and a diamond-shaped bone escutcheon on the front face. View VII
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy with a polished finish, central oval top inlay, and a diamond-shaped bone escutcheon on the front face.
Elegant quality antique George III mahogany tea caddy
Ref: SA1243776
A rectangular George III mahogany tea caddy with a polished finish, central oval top inlay, and a diamond-shaped bone escutcheon on the front face.
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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Bone
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDiamond escutcheon, Oval top inlay, Hinged lid, Straight sides
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This George III tea caddy is constructed from mahogany with a polished finish in a warm brown colour, complemented by bone hardware and inlays. The rectangular form features straight sides, a hinged lid with a central oval top inlay, and a diamond-shaped bone escutcheon on the front face. Visible signs of age include surface marks and natural timber grain variations across the polished surfaces. The piece measures 15 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, this gentleman's library accessory serves as a decorative storage container for a home interior. It functions effectively in a living space, dining room, or study as an accent piece or a small storage box for display on top of flat surfaces.

FAQs

A George III tea caddy is a wooden box produced in Great Britain during the reign of King George III (17601820), specifically designed to store loose tea leaves under lock and key.

Georgian craftsmen primarily utilized mahogany, walnut, satinwood, and rosewood, often featuring ivory, bone, or mother-of-pearl escutcheons and inlaid stringing.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail joinery, original brass hinges, natural wood shrinkage over time, and appropriate oxidisation on internal metal lock mechanisms.

An antique wooden tea caddy can be styled on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to add architectural warmth and historical texture to modern schemes.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually, keeping the object away from direct heat sources and damp environments.
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