Regency Era Rosewood Tea Poy

By martinq2, 19 November, 2008
Description

Overall in very beautiful condition but there is some scrapes/damage to the feet and one side of the chest.  I've tried to show this in the pictures.  It has it's original wheels and felt inside the box.  There are no inserts for inside the chest-just one large open space.  Original hardware in good working condition.  Lock but no key.  I've seen many different styles online but not one exactly like this so I'm not sure of it's exact age/period. 

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Rosewood
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Approx. 33" tall
Date Period
Regency or William IV / 1840?
History
Purchased in 1971 in London on my parents honeymoon from Paul Smith of Hampstead Antique Dealer. We still have the receipt which lists it as Regency Rosewood teapoy circa 1840.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
42 pounds in London in 1971
For Sale?
No
Photos

martinq2

16 years 7 months ago

Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks!

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Lovejoy

16 years 7 months ago

Technically it wouldn't be Regency if it dated from 1840 ;~) the English Regency period covered 1811- 1820, but styles didn't change over night when Queen Victoria became Queen in 1837. Popping this one  in as "Regency" was an attempt to elevate its value from "Boring old Victorian" to more interesting " Regency". The ones made circa 1840 tend to be a mix of styles, eg the base with its "C" scroll feet in the Empire style, the panelled pedestal from the Regency period, and the high top coffin shape tea caddy Victorian. At Auction, about $800.00.

 

Lovejoy 

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