18th Century Georgian Sarcophagus-Shaped Mahogany Tea Caddy

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This is an attractive little 18th century tea caddy which is relatively sophisticated in its quality of construction and the … Read more This is an attractive little 18th century tea caddy which is relatively sophisticated in its quality of construction and the simplicity of its design. It boasts good mahogany timbers, with simple strung decoration and some original brasswear which breaks the wood up nicely. Also there is a lidded interior compartment beneath the hinged lid. 

Tea was an extremely valuable and 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.

It also remains in good condition and has clearly been well loved throughout the years of its life.

Circa 1780.

Height 5in.
Width 7.5in.
Depth 4.5in. See less