Chest - Tea caddy - Wood

English Tea Caddy – 19th Century – inlaid wood – curved lid – classic Tea Caddy

A charming and characterful English tea caddy from the 19th century, crafted from beautiful warm-toned wood and refined with decorative inlay work. Such tea caddies formed a characteristic part of English tea culture and were used to store precious tea carefully and securely sealed.

The caddy features an elegant curved lid and is bordered with a contrasting inlaid band of light and dark wood tones. In the center of the lid there is an oval inlaid medallion with a decorative motif, giving the piece a refined appearance.

At the front is a richly decorated metal keyplate. The caddy rests on four small metal feet. The warm patina of the wood and the visible signs of age emphasize the authentic character of this object, more than a hundred years old.

English tea caddies from the 19th century were not only practical but were also produced as representative interior objects. The combination of the curved lid, delicate inlay work, and decorative fittings makes this example an attractive representative of this typically British tradition.

Specifications
Object: Tea Caddy
Dating: 19th century
Origin: England
Material: Wood with decorative inlay
Form: Rectangular with curved lid
Decoration: Inlaid bands and oval medallion
Fittings: Decorative metal keyplate and feet
Condition: Good antique condition with signs of age and wear

A evocative piece of 19th-century English tea culture, appealing to collectors of antique tea caddies, historic woodwork, and classic English interior objects.

Dimensions and weight
Length: 10 cm
Width: 12 cm
Height: 12 cm
Weight: 300 g

The photographs are part of the lot description. The item will be well packed and insured for shipment.