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William IV Rosewood & Inlaid Tea Caddy
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William IV Rosewood & Inlaid Tea Caddy

19th century
Sold 28 April 2025 · Carse Antiques
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Description

Good clean William IV rosewood veneered tea caddy in original condition. The rosewood is inlaid with mother of pearl on the front and top. The caddy stands on its original turned bun feet and has both the original lids inside. The caddy is in good condition with no issues and is a nice colour.

SIZE; 9" by 5 3/4" by 7" high

CIRCA; 1830 - 1840

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

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SA909584
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Description
Good clean William IV rosewood veneered tea caddy in original condition. The rosewood is inlaid with mother of pearl on the front and top. The caddy stands on its original turned bun feet and has both the original lids inside. The caddy is in good condition with no issues and is a nice colour.

SIZE; 9" by 5 3/4" by 7" high

CIRCA; 1830 - 1840

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Tea Caddy to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA909584
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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An angled shot of a dark brown William IV rosewood tea caddy featuring ornate mother-of-pearl inlay across the lid and front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An angled shot of a dark brown William IV rosewood tea caddy featuring ornate mother-of-pearl inlay across the lid and front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William IV Rosewood & Inlaid Tea Caddy

Archive II An angled shot of a dark brown William IV rosewood tea caddy featuring ornate mother-of-pearl inlay across the lid and front. View II
Archive III An angled shot of a dark brown William IV rosewood tea caddy featuring ornate mother-of-pearl inlay across the lid and front. View III
Archive IV An angled shot of a dark brown William IV rosewood tea caddy featuring ornate mother-of-pearl inlay across the lid and front. View IV
Archive V An angled shot of a dark brown William IV rosewood tea caddy featuring ornate mother-of-pearl inlay across the lid and front. View V
Archive VI An angled shot of a dark brown William IV rosewood tea caddy featuring ornate mother-of-pearl inlay across the lid and front. View VI
Archive VII An angled shot of a dark brown William IV rosewood tea caddy featuring ornate mother-of-pearl inlay across the lid and front. View VII
Archive VIII An angled shot of a dark brown William IV rosewood tea caddy featuring ornate mother-of-pearl inlay across the lid and front. View VIII
Archive IX An angled shot of a dark brown William IV rosewood tea caddy featuring ornate mother-of-pearl inlay across the lid and front. View IX
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Carse Antiques
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Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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An angled shot of a dark brown William IV rosewood tea caddy featuring ornate mother-of-pearl inlay across the lid and front.
William IV Rosewood & inlaid Tea Caddy
Ref: SA909584
An angled shot of a dark brown William IV rosewood tea caddy featuring ornate mother-of-pearl inlay across the lid and front.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialRosewood, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Sarcophagus form lid, Bun feet, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

FAQs

The William IV period spans from 1830 to 1837, bridging Regency and early Victorian styles, characterised by robust proportions, classical motifs, and frequent use of dark exotic timbers like rosewood and mahogany.

Tea caddies from the 19th century were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or tortoiseshell, often featuring interior foil linings and intricate brass or mother-of-pearl inlay.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate hand-cut dovetail joints, old secondary timbers like pine or cedar inside, hand-engraved escutcheons, and natural aging such as wax polish buildup and timber shrinkage.

An antique tea caddy functions well as a decorative tabletop object on a console, coffee table, or bookshelf, adding historical texture and warm wood tones to contemporary living spaces.

Preserve antique rosewood by keeping it out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber without sealing it.
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