On offer is a charming antique Georgian tea caddy box, dating to the early 19th century, crafted in warm-toned mahogany with a simple, elegant profile. Though once home to precious tea leaves, this box now serves as a soulful reminder of domestic rituals past — its honest wear and aged character only enhance its appeal.

This compact wooden caddy has no interior compartments remaining, making it ideal for repurposing as a trinket box, desk tidy, or decorative storage accent. The rich red-stained interior and original bone escutcheon add a pop of contrast and visual interest.

📌 Key Features:
✅ Authentic mahogany – early 19th century Georgian
✅ Original bone diamond-shaped key escutcheon
✅ Interior lid painted red – wonderfully aged patina
✅ Size: 7.5 x 4.25 x 4.5 inches
✅ Condition: crack to the inside lid, no internal lids/compartments – structurally sound and full of antique character
✅ Unrestored, with genuine surface patina – can be waxed on request
✅ A lovely, timeworn find with history and charm

💡 Styling Tip:
Style on a writing desk or dresser, or nest into a bookshelf among antique volumes for a well-travelled, collected look.

🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Fans of historic homewares and period furnishings
✔️ Thoughtful, character-rich gifting
✔️ Antique box collectors
✔️ Styling in Georgian- or rustic-inspired interiors

🔍 Provenance / Maker Notes:
Typical of late Georgian domestic wares, this box would have originally held one or two tea canisters and possibly a mixing bowl — long since gone, but its utilitarian elegance remains.

📦 Shipping & International Buyers:
We ship worldwide, with tracked and insured options. Shipping costs vary by destination and service — but you’ll always see the final total before checkout. No surprises.

This is more than an object — it’s a fragment of everyday history. Well-suited to lovers of antiques with soul and presence.

📌 Don’t miss the opportunity to bring this charming Georgian caddy into your home or collection — once it’s gone, it’s gone.

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