{"product_id":"antique-regency-parquetry-tea-caddy","title":"Antique Regency Parquetry Tea Caddy","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA two-compartment tea caddy in the sarcophagus shape, with a lid of tumbling cubes in light and dark wood. I keep looking at how the cubes read as three dimensional from almost any angle. Tea was costly and kept under lock, so caddies like this lived in the drawing room, and the lady of the house usually kept the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 9 in. W x 5 in. H x 5 in. D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Early 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Regency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | Sarcophagus tea caddy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Tumbling block parquetry to the lid within a crossbanded border, octagonal star inlay to the underside of the lid, two lidded compartments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Contrasting woods to the parquetry, wood veneer lining to the compartments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Hardware or Mounts | Brass butt hinges and hasp plate, black wooden knobs to the compartment lids, four turned wooden bun feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe parquetry on the lid is lifting along the middle of the left side, where the veneer has begun to separate from its ground. It is visible in the photographs and will need monitoring or gluing. The surrounding cubes are in place. There is a bubble in the wood on the back panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe diamond-shaped escutcheon surround that would have framed the keyhole is missing, leaving an empty recess.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e There is no key. \u003c\/span\u003eThe lock mechanism is present and its function has not been tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe compartments are lined in wood veneer and each retains its lid. The underside is covered in a dark, matte material that has not been identified. The finish shows light wear and small marks consistent with age and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67636990476566,"sku":"ENM-2387","price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/October_2026-14219.jpg?v=1793122468","url":"https:\/\/austyn-marie-design.myshopify.com\/products\/antique-regency-parquetry-tea-caddy","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}