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Large Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy

$995.75
$1,347.9926% Off
£735
£99526% Off
€859.15
€1,163.0626% Off
CA$1,374.29
CA$1,860.4326% Off
A$1,539.50
A$2,084.0926% Off
CHF 800.73
CHF 1,083.9926% Off
MX$18,778.77
MX$25,421.6026% Off
NOK 10,194.40
NOK 13,800.5826% Off
SEK 9,612.59
SEK 13,012.9726% Off
DKK 6,412.44
DKK 8,680.7826% Off

About the Item

A good quality Georgian 18th century mahogany rectangular tea caddy having replacement brass axe drop handle to hinged lid enclosing cavity with attractive inlaid decoration throughout. Tea was of course a very 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 and therefore keep it away from the potential wandering hands of any staff.  This is an attractive design of its type, much larger than often found and constructed from good quality mahogany. It also comes with fully functioning lock and key. Circa 1790. Height 6in. Width 12in. Depth 6in. SHIPPING THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE FROM IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Please be aware that we the sellers of this item can confirm that due to the volume & type of wood species contained within, no restricted species CITES licence is required to ship this item cross border. Please ignore any automated warnings regarding potential shipping delays for this piece which the 1st dibs automated system displays on your screen whilst browsing, or trying to checkout. The original shipping and handling time stated is correct and the item does not require any form of permit or licence for shipment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above then please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to confirm for you in greater detail.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bedfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 84311stDibs: LU955826378682

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