Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy with Conch Shell Inlay
£2,450.00
A Georgian satinwood tea caddy featuring conch shell inlay, dating to circa 1790, of rectangular form with elegant canted corners and finely inlaid boxwood flutes to each angle. The exterior is richly decorated with tulipwood crossbanding and delicate boxwood stringing,... Read More
A Georgian satinwood tea caddy with conch shell inlay, tulipwood crossbanding and twin lidded tea compartments, dating to circa 1790.
| Dimensions | 19.5 × 11.5 × 11.5 cm |
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| SKU | 500101 |
Description
Description
A Georgian satinwood tea caddy featuring conch shell inlay, dating to circa 1790, of rectangular form with elegant canted corners and finely inlaid boxwood flutes to each angle. The exterior is richly decorated with tulipwood crossbanding and delicate boxwood stringing, while both the lid and front panel display oval satinwood cartouches centred by finely inlaid conch shells. Further rope twist stringing frames the panels, adding depth and contrast against the warm satinwood ground. To the front sits a shaped diamond escutcheon housing a secure lock.
The interior opens to reveal a fitted arrangement of twin lidded tea compartments, designed for the separate storage of different teas. Each compartment retains its matching lid with turned bone handles, set within the original fitted interior. The proportions and layout remain particularly pleasing, with the restrained exterior giving way to a well-balanced and practical interior arrangement typical of late eighteenth-century English tea caddies.
A well-executed example from the reign of George III, combining strong colour, refined inlay work, and elegant proportions associated with the finest Georgian tea caddies of the period. The tea caddy remains complete with a working lock and key, with the fitted interior and decorative surfaces surviving well for an object dating to the late eighteenth century, minor surface cracking to the veneer.
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Mark Goodger Antiques has handled Georgian, Regency and Victorian tea caddies for decades, covering examples in tortoiseshell, pressed horn, burr woods, fruitwood, japanned surfaces, Tunbridge ware and silver. Our stock regularly includes sarcophagus forms, bombe shapes, novelty fruit caddies and rare interior configurations.
Through continued study of construction methods, veneer combinations, period inlay techniques and interior composition, we place particular emphasis on authenticity and correct attribution. Understanding which materials were used together, how interiors were finished, and how hinges and mounts were constructed is essential when assessing genuine eighteenth and nineteenth century tea caddies.
Measurements
11.5cm High x 19.5cm Wide x 11.5cm Deep (4.5 x 7.7 x 4.5 Inches)
What is Satinwood?
Satinwood is found in India and Sri Lanka. It has a rich golden colour and an almost reflective sheen. Satinwood is traditionally used for high quality furniture.
For further information see our Woods Encyclopaedia on Satinwood.
What is Tulipwood?
Tulipwood is also known as Brazilian Tulipwood, Brazilian Pinkwood and Bahia Rosewood. It is found in South America, mainly Brazil. The colour is warm yellow with streaks or brown-red grain.
For further information see our Woods Encyclopaedia on Tulipwood.
What is Boxwood?
Boxwood known as “Buxus sempervirens” can be found in Europe, Northwest Africa and Southwest Asia. It is a light cream that turns darker to brown when exposed to light. The trees are very small meaning it is suited to smaller projects like edging or inlay instead of veneers.
For further information see our Woods Encyclopaedia on Boxwood.
What is the Georgian Era?
The Georgian era was a period in British history from 1714 to 1837, named after the Hanoverian kings George the First, George the Second, George the Third and George the Fourth. Many historians also include the short reign of William the Fourth, whose death in 1837 marks the close of the era. Within this broader period lies the Regency era, which refers to the years when George the Fourth served as Prince Regent during the illness of his father George the Third.
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Additional information
Additional information
| Dimensions | 19.5 × 11.5 × 11.5 cm |
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| SKU | 500101 |
