A teapoy is a larger form of tea storage vessel or a small pedestal table designed to hold tea caddies. These pieces provided a stable station for preparing tea in formal reception rooms.

Why do some caddies have glass bowls?

The central glass bowl served as a mixing vessel where different grades of loose tea leaves were blended before brewing. Original bowls with matching mixing sticks remain significant indicators of an intact interior.

How do I care for satinwood?

Satinwood requires stable indoor humidity away from direct sunlight to prevent the delicate veneers from lifting or fading. Regular dusting with a dry, soft cloth preserves the natural lustre of the golden timber.

How are georgian dates told?

Periods are identified through structural silhouettes, hardware styles, and the specific combinations of contrasting inlay veneers like harewood and ebony. Earlier eighteenth-century pieces often favour delicate oval shapes, while regency examples adopt heavier sarcophagus forms.