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?

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Re: Regency Era Rosewood Tea Poy

Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks!

Re: Regency Era Rosewood Tea Poy

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.

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