Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy

£120.00

An early Victorian tea caddy dating from c1845 veneered in beautiful flame mahogany with a cross-banded satinwood border to the top edged with ebony stringing. Inside are two lidded compartments, each with a little ebony knob. The inside of the lid is lined in a pale blue paper…

An early Victorian tea caddy dating from c1845 veneered in beautiful flame mahogany with a cross-banded satinwood border to the top edged with ebony stringing. Inside are two lidded compartments, each with a little ebony knob. The inside of the lid is lined in a pale blue paper…

The simple shape of this tea caddy allows the beautiful flame mahogany to shine. It is very lovely timber - the photos don’t really do it justice!

Condition: The tea caddy has a couple of marks and losses, which are shown in the photos, mainly a few small chips around the corners, though there is a larger blemish on one side. The lock doesn’t have an escutcheon. The inside is in good original condition.

Dimensions:

Width - 23cm

Depth - 13.4cm

Height - 12.2cm

Free UK delivery - the item will be sent using a tracked and signed for service. If you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere please get in touch. Please see our How to Buy page for more detailed information regarding delivery.

This is an antique item and as such may have signs of wear in accordance with its age. Anything that we think is of note will have been mentioned above, but please study the photos carefully to satisfy yourself as to its condition as it is not possible to list every little mark or flaw. We are happy to provide high resolution photographs or videos if required, and answer any questions you may have - just get in touch!