Object Description
An Very Unusual Late 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Octagonal Tea Caddy, Having Rare Attractive Inlaid Decoration Of Fans And Pillars, With Hinged Lid Enclosing Lidded Compartment.
Tea was an extremely precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves, keeping them safe from the house staffs potential wandering hands.
This tea caddy comes with a fully functioning lock and key, plus has been cleaned and traditionally waxed polished by our highly skilled and well trained specialist antique furniture restorers in our workshops before being offered for sale.
This particular tea caddy is constructed from good quality mahogany timbers and boasts extremely attractive inlaid decoration. The pillars to the sides are a particularly nice touch. Dating towards the end of the 18th century, the Sheraton period, it remains in good condition and the octagonal shape also adds an additional degree of elegance.
It also remains in good condition and has clearly been well loved throughout the years of its life.
Circa 1780.
Height 4.5in.
Width 5.25in.
Depth 3.5in.