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Tea Caddy Federal Domed Jewelry Chest

In the 18th century, tea caddies were used to store loose tea. Over time, the ladies of the house preferred to spoon out the proper amount of tea rather than pour the loose tea. With the addition of wooden tea caddy chests the loose tea could be stored and spooned out easily. Most of the tea caddies were made of mahogany. The addition of inlays made them more decorative and unique. The interior of the tea caddies varied. Often double tea caddies had two compartments with two lids to store two types of tea, while some single tea caddies had only one compartment with one lid and an area to hold a sugar or mixing bowl. This tea caddy would display well on a Federal sideboard or tea table.
Federal Domed Tea Caddy and Jewelry Chest with velvet liner.
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Tea Cadie Federal Domed Jewelry Chest
height 7 ¼" × width 11 ½" × depth 6"inches

This hand finished 18th century reproduction Federal style tea caddy is accented with Maple string inlay. The wooden tea caddy has a dome lid, heavy solid brass stop hinges, a brass key escutcheon, working brass lock and a brass bail handle with 2 rosettes on each end. This period furniture accessory can be used to store tea or other valuable items. This unique tea caddy has a velvet interior for use as a Jewerly Chest. A superb accent to a Chippendale Carved Tea Table.

'Federal Tea Caddy'
Federal Domed Tea Caddy and Jewelry Chest end view.
Federal tea caddy side detail

 

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