What were tea caddies used for?

Tea caddies held valuable tea leaves under lock in the dining room or parlour. Servants typically kept the key to control access to the expensive beverage. Inside, compartments separated different varieties of tea, while central sections often held a glass bowl for blending leaves.

How do I date a wooden box?

Dating relies on timber choices, construction methods and stylistic markers such as Georgian inlay or Regency sarcophagus shapes. Hardware style and lock types also offer clues to the decade of manufacture. Examining the secondary woods inside the box helps confirm the period of origin.

Are keys usually included?

Many surviving boxes retain their working locks, and some include functional keys. However, centuries of use mean original keys are frequently lost. Replacement keys can often be fitted to historic locks by a specialist if operation of the mechanism is desired.

Where should I place a box at home?

These boxes suit placement on side tables, desks or chests of drawers where their figured wood grains remain visible. They function well for storing modern small items like jewellery or keepsakes. Keep them away from direct sunlight and heat sources to protect delicate veneers and polished finishes.

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These mahogany, rosewood and walnut wooden lockable storage boxes span the Georgian, Regency and Victorian periods, offering secure storage for tea, jewellery and documents.