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Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large faux tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. Lovely shape and sterling plate on top this
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Antique 1860s English Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
H 4.5 in W 14.5 in D 8 in
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball
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Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies

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Silver

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
H 6 in W 7 in D 4 in
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with mother of pearl flowers and topped with a
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Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies

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Silver

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
H 5.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1870, English tortoiseshell tea caddy with sunburst design. It is absolutely the finest one
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Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is of oval shape with a Tortoiseshell exterior
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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H 3.74 in W 4.53 in D 3.15 in
Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is finished in vibrant green Tortoiseshell to the exterior
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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H 4.3 in W 6.9 in D 3.75 in
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Southall, GB
A fine Regency period rectangular tea caddy, veneered in panels divided by fine metal stringing
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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Tea Caddies

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Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
H 7.88 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Pressed Tortoiseshell Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency
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Antique 1810s British Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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H 5.91 in W 7.87 in D 5.12 in
Silver plated and faux tortoiseshell tea canister
Located in East Geelong, VIC
The bombe shape of this small tea canister is made of silver plate and covered with faux
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tea Caddies

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Silver Plate

18th-century English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer, The 18th-century creamware tea
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Oval Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Small oval tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with applied pressed silver with a rippled design. The front has
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Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies

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Silver

Faux Tortoiseshell Two Compartment Tea Caddy
Located in Folkestone, GB
Unusual early 19th century simulated tortoiseshell two compartment rectangular tea caddy with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Beech

Faux Tortoiseshell Two Compartment Tea Caddy
Faux Tortoiseshell Two Compartment Tea Caddy
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H 4.14 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
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Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular shape
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 in
Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely elongated decagon shaped tented topped tea caddy is made from ivory with ten panels
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Antique 1790s English George III Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell & Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Regency Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy from the 1st quarter of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

English Georgian Serpentine Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian serpentine tortoise shell and mother of pearl hinged tea caddy with four flanking
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies

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Foil

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies

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Foil

Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
stained Tortoiseshell, inlaid classical decoration, gilded ormolu mounts and mouldings. The gate leg
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Tortoise Shell

Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables
Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables
H 30.71 in W 46.86 in D 17.72 in
18th Century English Whieldon-Type Creamware Tortoiseshell Glaze Tea Caddy
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Creamware Tortoiseshell glaze tea caddy, Whieldon-type, With Silver Cover, circa 1770
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Pottery

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Creamware, Pottery

Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor
By John Batson & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
offer this very stylish Silver and tortoiseshell Humidor. The Humidor of elongated rectangular form with
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor
Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor
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H 4.73 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Stones' Pocket Guide to Tea Caddies by Noël Riley
Located in valatie, NY
Stones' Pocket Guide to Tea Caddies by Noël Riley. Peacehaven: June & Tony Stone fine antique boxes
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Paper

Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
tea caddies, as it is strong, durable, and can be polished to a high shine. The term “tortoiseshell
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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18th Century Satinwood Domed Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming Late 18th Century Satinwood tea caddy, Having Attractive Conch Shell Inlaid Decoration To Front And Domed Top, Enclosing Double Lidded Interior. This attractive satin...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Tea Caddies

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Satinwood

18th Century Satinwood Domed Tea Caddy
18th Century Satinwood Domed Tea Caddy
H 4.75 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
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By Pierre Gole
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk called “bureau Mazarin” attributed to Pierre Gole (1620 – 1684) Dimensions : h. 32.68 in, w. 70.8 in, d. 35....
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Pewter

President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Tiffany Studios Damascene Gilt Bronze Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Dallas, TX
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Syrian-Style Exceptionally Intricate Wood Marquetry Folding Card Table, 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very uncommon, exceptionally intricate, and visually transfixing 1930s Syrian or Syrian-style wood marquetry folding card table. Top and sides feature an incredibly complex and ve...
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Vintage 1930s Syrian Moorish Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Metal

Reconstructed Wooden Four Poster Bed - W4P101
Located in Wrexham, GB
A made-to-order reconstructed four poster bed using original antique mahogany decorative front posts. Our skilled craftsmen construct a four poster bed in the same style as the origi...
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2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Locking Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Henry Chawner London 1787
By Henry Chawner
Located in Portland, OR
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Antique 1780s English George III Tea Caddies

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Silver

Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Please view all photographs for damage.
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

Charles II Walnut, Mulberry Marquetry Cabinet, Gilt Stand, 17th C H.F. du Pont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles II walnut and mulberry marquetry cabinet on giltwood stand, c. 1650-1670. Giltwood cresting and stand appear to be from a few decades later. The form of furniture now descr...
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Antique Mid-17th Century British Charles II Cabinets

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Georgian Octagonal Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III octagonal tea caddy inlaid with various woods on a harewood ground, the central panels veneered with coucous wood and banded by holly stringing around a kingwood band...
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Antique 1780s English George III Tea Caddies

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Ebony, Kingwood, Harewood, Holly, Burl

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...
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Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Late 19th Century French Apothecary Scale
Located in Bellport, NY
A French goose neck brass and mahogany apothecary scale. Two drawers with brass pulls, solid mahogany woods, lovely restored condition.
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Italian Neo-classical Marbleized Wood Pedestal Cabinet Stand Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive pair of antique Italian Neo-classical style parcel gilt and faux marble painted wood pedestal cabinets with nicely aged distressed patina. Born in Italy in the 19...
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Early 19th Century Gainsford & Co Country English Faux Painted Linen Press
By Gainsford and Co.
Located in Forney, TX
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Linen Presses

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Pine

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Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with pagoda top, serpentine front, silver stringing and escutcheon
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Tea Caddies

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Bone, Tortoise Shell

Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
# ZA658 - Regency pressed tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. English, circa 1820 Click on "Dealer
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Rectangular Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
# ZA662 - Rectangular Pressed tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with “weave” component on front and verso
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Brass Finial, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
# ZA660 - Octagonal pressed tortoiseshell tea caddy having brass finial and brass round feet
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Regency Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Stunning Regency starburst pressed bow fronted Tortoiseshell tea caddy, with silver initial plate
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Boxes

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Silver

English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Eglomise Panel
Located in Natchez, MS
English Victorian Tortoishell Tea Caddy with Eglomise Panel with building.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with inverted sides having a engraved applied silver mount with
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

George III Period 18th Century Octagonal-Shaped Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
silver handle. The tortoiseshell is inlaid with bone and the top opens to reveal the original lids and
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Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Tea Caddies

Pressed Tortoiseshell Rectangular Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
# ZA659 - Regency pressed tortoiseshell tea caddy. English, circa 1820 Click on "Dealer Details
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Very rare, striking red tortoiseshell and silver oval tea caddy with beautifully engraved solid
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Antique 18th Century British George II Tea Caddies

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Silver

Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell
Located in South Coast, CA
Mid-1800s, perhaps earlier, the breathtaking old early Victorian tortoise shell tea caddy you see
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The top is crisply inlaid with floral mother of pearl patterns and sterling silver borders. The tea
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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Caddies

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Mother-of-Pearl, Tortoise Shell

Pressed Tortoiseshell Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Exquisite Regency bombe-shaped tea caddy with stunning pressed oval design to the front, with
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency More Furniture and Collectibles

Silver Plate Victorian Style Butlers Tray Platter
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
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Late 20th Century Victorian Tableware

Lacquer Cabinet, Spa 1770, Chinoise
Located in Bamberg, DE
tea, powder, cigars and tobacco or toilet sets decorated with artistic lacquer painting were popular
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Antique Mid-18th Century Belgian Rococo Models and Miniatures

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Lacquer Cabinet, Spa 1770, Chinoise
Lacquer Cabinet, Spa 1770, Chinoise
H 15.36 in W 18.12 in D 12.21 in
Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English Regency period pagoda top tortoiseshell tea caddy. Circa 1825.
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Tortoiseshell tea caddy
H 6 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Regency period Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and impressive Regency period Gothic influenced Tortoiseshell tea caddy, having wonderful
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

Regency period Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Regency period Tortoiseshell tea caddy
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
English Regency Leopard Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
English Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with serpentine and block front, bun feet.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

English House Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare tortoiseshell tea caddy in the shape of a house, inlaid with etched bone. The top is hollow
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell, Bone

English House Tortoiseshell  Tea Caddy
English House Tortoiseshell  Tea Caddy
H 7.75 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in
English pagoda top tortoiseshell tea caddy.
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English silver strung pagoda top tortoiseshell tea caddy, with serpentine front and conforming
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Antique Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A rare late Regency period blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy having pagoda top and silver strung
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual English tortoiseshell tea caddy with embossed sunburst design. Circa 1825.
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Silver

Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Tortoiseshell tea caddy
H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful English tortoiseshell tea caddy. The domed lid is decorated with silver stringing
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19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
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English Regency Period Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
English Regency Period tortoiseshell tea caddy, having a stepped lid with canted corners, exuberant
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English tortoiseshell tea caddy with undulating front and scalloped base with bun feet
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency silver and ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy, labeled F. Hausburg, Liverpool, early
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Silver

Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy
H 5.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
An English tortoiseshell tea caddy. A rectangular shape with rounded corners and a domed lid with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Silver

Fine Quality Regency Pagoda Form Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good English pagoda form tortoiseshell tea caddy, the pressed shell dome centered with a silver
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A English Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with a domed lid containing a silver final pull, silver
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1850.
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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George III tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III ivory and silver-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1820.
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Silver

George III tortoiseshell tea caddy
H 5.5 in W 6.75 in D 3.5 in
French Boulle, Brass and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
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19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

George lll Period Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare George III period green tortoiseshell tea caddy of domed rectangular form, surmounted by a
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Tortoise Shell

19th C. Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A tortoiseshell tea caddy of pagoda form with mother of pearl inlay and sterling silver stringing
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Sterling Silver

19th C. Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th C. Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
H 5.5 in W 7.75 in D 5 in
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine early 19th century tortoiseshell and Silver mounted caddy, it even retains the original
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
An excellent and rare Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy ENGLISH Circa 1820 The caddy measures 7
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Antique Late 18th Century German George III Tea Caddies

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Fruitwood

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English tortoiseshell, ivory banded and metal strung tea caddy.
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell, Ivory

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
A Handsome English Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome English Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy with classical-inspired painted scene; the
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

A Well-Mottled English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-mottled English Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy with silver feet; the rectangular lid with
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful tortoiseshell Serpentine front Tea Caddy. Each section divided with pewter stringing
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Antique 1830s English George IV Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
H 5.5 in W 8 in D 5.25 in
A Shapely English William IV Bombe-Form Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Tea Caddies

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Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English silver-mounted ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell box, circa 1850 now with a lined interior.
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Silver

Tortoiseshell tea caddy
H 3.75 in W 8 in D 6 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A early 19th century tortoiseshell rectangular tea caddy with a slightly domed lid. There is a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Regency Period Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy in Bombe Form, c. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Bone Feet and Interior
Located in Charleston, SC
Great 19th century English tortoise shell tea caddy with bone feet and interior.
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Bone, Tortoise Shell

Petite Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A petite English Regency tea caddy with pagoda top and a bow front. Bone edging around opening and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Silver

Superior Early 19th Century Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy on Lion's Paw Feet
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
For connoisseurs this fine tea caddy is a gem. All surfaces are clad with silver stringed tortoise
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

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Silver, Bronze

English Regency Blond Tortoiseshell Small Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty English Regency period blond tortoiseshell tea caddy with stringing, the interior with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

19th century brass inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
French 19th Century brass inlaid tortoise shell tea caddy, marked "TAHAN" on the lock plate, having
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French Decorative Boxes

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Fine English tortoiseshell mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English tortoiseshell tea caddy, the pagoda top beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl over
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

Regency Pressed Tortoiseshell Gothic Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
tortoiseshell tea caddy interior has two tortoiseshell lids with bone handles and traces of the original foil
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Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Large-Scaled English Regency Bombe-Form Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional and large-scaled English regency bombe-form tortoiseshell twin tea caddy; the shaped
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Regency Tea Caddy in Blonde Tortoiseshell & Ivory, c. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine 'Blonde' Tortoiseshell tea caddy, dating from the early 1800s. The exterior in reflecting
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

English Regency Green Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Bradenton, FL
tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with silver stringing segmenting the tortoiseshell panels, and a metal finial to
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Antique Georgian Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy in Oval Form, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
The shell has a beautiful mellow patina and the silver binding to both the lid and body on both sides enhances this piece. The interior retains its original lining throughout.   
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
offer this extremely rare red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of oval form with Silver
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Antique 18th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Exceptional Late 18th Century English Tea Caddy in Tortoiseshell
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional quality late 18th century English octagonal tea caddy in tortoise shell with a
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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Tortoiseshell Tea For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tortoiseshell tea you’re looking for. Each tortoiseshell tea for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, tortoise shell and ivory. There are many kinds of the tortoiseshell tea you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A tortoiseshell tea made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Tea?

The average selling price for a tortoiseshell tea at 1stDibs is $4,388, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $11,184 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

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