Bombay Jewelry Chest Tea Caddy

Caddy comes from the word Malay "kati", a measure of weight about 3/5 of a kilo. In the 18th century, tea was a very expensive commodity, as valuable as gold! The tea was stored in special containers with locks, to which the mistress of the house held the key. Wooden tea caddies were made around the second quarter of the 18th century, they were primarily made of mahogany. The tea caddy was a highly valued, wooden, style home accessory and were available in numerous styles and shapes. Some of the highly sought after tea caddy styles were the fruit shaped ( also made from fruit wood ) and the Bombe' shaped tea containers This tea caddy can be uniquely displayed on a Chippendale Tea Table or a Queen Anne Lowboy Dressing Table.

Tea Caddy with Jewelry tray Chest C. 17

We are pleased to offer an opportunity to own this authentic hand made, hand finished, rare, and highly collectable 18th Century Bombe' Tea Caddy replica. The Bombay Tea Caddy / Jewelry Chest measures 6" high by 10" wide by 6 ¼" deep. One of the unique qualities of this impressive wooden tea container is that it is made of solid carved mahogany wood. This period furniture accessory has heavy brass hinges, key escutcheon and top handle, and a working lock with key.
This Bombay Tea Caddy / Jewelry Chest is offered as a mini chest with a velvet lined two tray jewelry insert and the wood of choice is mahogany.

'Bombay Tea Caddy and Jewelry Chest'
Bombay tea caddy, closed	Tea Caddy hardware close up.	Jewelry Chest Tray Insert

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