Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy.

A Good Quality Late 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Rectangular Tea Caddy, Having Attractive Inlaid Decoration And Original Brass Handle To Hinged Lid, Enclosing Removable Lidded Canister To Interior.

This particular caddy is relatively plain and simple in design, but the attractive inlaid decoration lifts it significantly.

The condition remains relatively good and clearly it has been well loved throughout its life.

Tea was a 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 18th century tea caddy comes with a fully functioning lock and key, plus has been cleaned and traditionally waxed polished in our workshops before being offered for sale.

Circa 1790.

Height 4.5in.
Width 4.5in.
Depth 3.75in.

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This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance

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