Tea caddy/ box - Wood, Silver Lined - 1830s
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Antique wooden tea caddy with a silver-lined interior, dating to circa 1800–1900 in the Antique style.
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Early 19th Century Antique Tea Caddy – Silver Lined – French Polished
Rare 1830s wooden tea caddy featuring an elegant curved lid and original silver-lined interior. The rich French polish gives the box a deep, warm patina, highlighting the quality of the craftsmanship and period character.
The silver-lined interior is a classic feature of high-quality tea caddies from this era, designed to preserve the aroma and freshness of valuable loose tea.
A beautifully balanced and highly decorative piece, ideal for collectors of Georgian and early Victorian tea ware, or as a sophisticated interior accent.
Dimensions:
12 x 13 x 9,5 cm (h x w x d)
Condition:
Very good antique condition with honest age-related wear. Original silver lining shows expected patina and areas of wear consistent with early 19th century use. Structurally sound. Including the key, lock not working.
Historical context:
In the first half of the 19th century, tea was still a luxury product, commonly stored in lockable caddies such as this. These boxes reflect the refined domestic culture of the Georgian to early Victorian period.
A charming and authentic early 19th century tea caddy with strong decorative and historical appeal.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
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Early 19th Century Antique Tea Caddy – Silver Lined – French Polished
Rare 1830s wooden tea caddy featuring an elegant curved lid and original silver-lined interior. The rich French polish gives the box a deep, warm patina, highlighting the quality of the craftsmanship and period character.
The silver-lined interior is a classic feature of high-quality tea caddies from this era, designed to preserve the aroma and freshness of valuable loose tea.
A beautifully balanced and highly decorative piece, ideal for collectors of Georgian and early Victorian tea ware, or as a sophisticated interior accent.
Dimensions:
12 x 13 x 9,5 cm (h x w x d)
Condition:
Very good antique condition with honest age-related wear. Original silver lining shows expected patina and areas of wear consistent with early 19th century use. Structurally sound. Including the key, lock not working.
Historical context:
In the first half of the 19th century, tea was still a luxury product, commonly stored in lockable caddies such as this. These boxes reflect the refined domestic culture of the Georgian to early Victorian period.
A charming and authentic early 19th century tea caddy with strong decorative and historical appeal.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
200 g
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Silver Lined - 1830s, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
12 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850, 1850-1900
