Yew Tea Caddies

Featuring Masonic Scenes From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this extremely rare Georgian Masonic Tea caddy. The Tea Caddy of box form with chequered edging and borders of Tulipwood surrounding Burr Yew wood squares each featuring Satinwood oval panels depicting Masonic Symbols. The symbols include the past master, senior warden, junior warden and the past worshipful master. The top of the box features inlaid moon, stars and sun surmounted by a brass carry handle. The interior of the Tea Caddy features a floating lid with a turned metal handle. The Tea Caddy dates to the Georgian period during the reign of George III circa 1800.  The Tea Caddy comes complete with working lock and tasselled key.  Tulipwood is also known as Brazilian Tulipwood, Brazilian Pinkwood and Bahia Rosewood. It is found in South America, mainly Brazil. The colour is a warm yellow with streaks or brown-red grain. Burr Yew originates from Asia, Europe and North Africa. It is yellow-brown to orange-brown and usually conforms to a fine uniform pattern. Yew wood usually has black pips scattered throughout so clean veneers fetch a high price and are reserved for finer items. A few trees will produce a burr which offers a distinct decorative finish. Satinwood is found in India and Sri Lanka. It has a rich golden colour and an almost reflective sheen. Satinwood is traditionally used for high quality furniture. Georgian, a period in British history dating from 1714-1837, the Georgian era after the Hanoverian kings George I, George II, George III and George IV. Masonic (Freemasons, Freemasonry or Masonry) refers to fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local guilds of stonemasons that from the end of the 14th century regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients. While Freemasonry is not itself a religion, all its members believe in a supreme being...

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Early 19th century Regency burr yew tea caddy, circa 1820. Quite possibly one of the best tea caddies we have ever had in stock. Sarcophagus form shape beautifully made from burr ...

A charming George III period 18th century yew wood octagonal tea caddy having attractive chequered strung decoration throughout and hinged top en...

A charming late 18th century George III period Burr yew wood tea caddy having attractive banded And strung decoration with hinged dome top Enclosing ...

A delightful late 18th century George III period burr yew wood tea caddy having domed lid and crossbanded decoration with fully working lock and key. (Tea caddies were used to b...

Fine early 19th century Tunbridge ware tea caddy, the top inlaid with geometric patterns, the canted sides with wood mosaic ivy banding over further geometric inlay, standing on gilt...

Fine English Regency period burr yew wood tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the angled top over flat sides having ring turned handles, and standing on original t...