An Early 19th Century, George III Period, Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy Of Octagonal Form, Having Superbly Figured Veneers And Attractive Strung Decoration Throughout, The Hinged Lid Enclosing Two Divisions, Raised On Later Wooden Turned Ball Feet.

Dating to the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries this tea caddy is of relatively typical form in terms of its design and size. However it is particularly nice quality and the use of highly decorative yew wood veneers really raises it above the crowd so to speak. It also has some attractive inlaid stringing which is a nice decorative touch.

Tea was a 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, keeping them safe from the house staffs potential wandering hands.

This early 19th century yew wood tea caddy has been inspected and attended to by our highly skilled, specialist antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being offered for sale.

The tea caddy also comes with working lock and key.

Circa 1800.

Height 5.5in.
Width 7.5in.
Depth 4.5in.