18th Century George III Satinwood Square Tea Caddy, 1790

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A Charming And Very Good Quality Late 18th Century Satinwood Square Tea Caddy, with Purple Heart Crossbanded Decoration, The Hinged … Read more A Charming And Very Good Quality Late 18th Century Satinwood Square Tea Caddy, with Purple Heart Crossbanded Decoration, The Hinged Top Enclosing Lidded Storage Compartment, Raised On Original Brass Ball Feet. 

This tea caddy comes with a fully functioning lock and key, plus has been cleaned and traditionally wax polished by our highly skilled and well trained specialist antique furniture restorers in our workshops before being offered for sale.

It is constructed from very good quality satinwood timbers which contrast extremely well with the purpleheart crossbanding. Dating towards the end of the 18th century, the Sheraton period, it remains in excellent condition and has clearly been well looked after over the years.

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 any potential wandering hands.

It has clearly been well loved and used throughout the many years of its life.

Circa 1790.

Height 5.75in.
Width 5in.
Depth 5in. See less