Bombay Tea Caddy and Jewelry Chest

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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 box, home accessory and were available in numerous styles and shapes of caddys. Some of the highly sought after tea caddy styles were the fruit shaped ( made from fruit wood see our apple tea caddy and pear tea caddys ) and the Bombay shaped containers. Display this tea caddy on your Chippendale tea table and Queen Anne tea tables.

tea caddy with optional single mixing bowl option C. 17

We are pleased to offer an opportunity to own this authentic hand made, hand finished, rare, and highly collectable 18th Century 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 or Jewelry Chest is offered with three options: a two tray jewelry insert and now as either a single or double tea caddy. Both Bombay tea caddy styles are foil lined, use a solid brass knob on the lid(s), and the wood of choice is mahogany. The Single tea caddy has a leaded crystal bowl.

Bombay Tea Caddy and Jewelry Chest Options:
Bombay tea caddy, closed	Open view of the Bombay tea caddy	Tea Caddy hardware close up.
Single tea caddy with Mixing Bowl	Jewelry Chest Tray Insert	Double Tea Caddy