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Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy
About the Item
A Late 18th century Georgian Period Mahogany Oblong tea caddy having very attractive inlaid decoration to front and hinged top enclosing double lidded interior with original paper foil landing.
This particular caddy is relatively plain and simple in design, but is lifted significantly with the attractive inlaid decoration.
It remains in relatively good condition and had clearly 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.
Measures: Height 4.25in.
Width 7.75in.
Depth 4.25in.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
- Style:Georgian (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1790
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bedfordshire, GB
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- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
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