Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820

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This is an antique tea caddy. An English, flame mahogany loose leaf tea container with glass mixer, dating to the … Read more This is an antique tea caddy. An English, flame mahogany loose leaf tea container with glass mixer, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Attractive Regency period caddy with fine figuring and colour
Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout
Delightfully figured stocks present superb grain interest
Graced with warm caramel hues beneath a wax polish finish

Dressed to the fascia with brass lock escutcheon — in working order, key present
Pair of lidded canisters sit neatly within their recess, with a mixing glass to centre
Canisters in appealing original order, with clean, lightly aged linings
Generously sized mixing glass in original order with minor loss to rim
Decorative handles adorn each side as a visual accoutrement

This is a fine antique tea caddy, with exquisite figuring and exceptional colour. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 38cm (15'')
Max Depth: 17cm (6.75'')
Max Height: 18.5cm (7.25'')

Canister Width: 7.5cm (3'')
Canister Depth: 12.5cm (5'')
Canister Height: 11cm (4.25'')

Mixer Diameter 10.5cm (4.25'') See less