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Tea Caddies For Sale
Large Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality Georgian 18th century mahogany rectangular tea caddy having replacement brass axe drop handle to hinged lid enclosing cavity with attractive inlaid decoration througho...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Mahogany
Wonderful Antique English Regency Walnut & Tulipwood Tea Caddy - Floral Inlay
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and most unusual tea caddy dating to the Regency era, around 1820.
A rare combination of woods has been used, nutty Cognac coloured Walnut and rich graphic Tulipwood.
Th...
Category
1820s British Regency Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Georgian Glass Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
The Tea Caddy of slight oval shape with diamond quit cut canted corners, an engraved monogram to the body reading MAAF and a radial cut stopper. The Tea Caddy dates to the late Georg...
Category
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome George III tea caddy, made from Mahogany and beautifully inlaid with panels and highly decorative foliate marquetry to the front and top. The top has a handsome cast ...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahoghany Paper Scroll Work Tea Caddy Box 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian scrollwork tea caddy, circa 1780.
The caddy of hexagonal shape, the front, back & cover with overall decoration of paper s...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Ivory, Mahogany, Satinwood, Paper
English Burl Walnut Tea Caddy With Decorative Brass Mounts
Located in Free Union, VA
A handsome Victorian era burl wood tea caddy retaining much of its interior silvering. The exterior is adorned with ornamental brass strapwork elements, studs and an escutcheon, the ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Continental Antique Georgian Melon Fruit Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
The Tea Caddy is an exceptional example shaped as a Melon and made from Sycamore with a beautiful mottled patination showing colours of moss green and subtle orange. The Tea Caddy su...
Category
Early 1800s European George III Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood, Sycamore
Antique English George III Rosewood Tea Caddy Circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English George III tea caddy offers rosewood construction in casket form with gadroon elements and raised on bun feet, c1820
Measures - 8"h x 13.5"d x 7.5"d
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Rosewood
Beehive Glass, White Marble And Metal Honey Pot
Located in Mexico City, MX
A mesmerizing marvel of opulence, bruci's Beehive Honey Pot, a true embodiment of decorative luxury. Crafted with exquisite artistry, this glass cont...
Category
2010s Tea Caddies
Materials
Marble, Metal
Mid 19th century Chinese export hand painted tea caddy
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid 19th century handpainted Chinese export tea caddy. This tea Caddy stands on four hand carved miniature foo dog sculpted feet. This tea caddy has its original pewter lin...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Fabulous Antique English Penwork Double Compartment Tea Caddy c.1820
Located in Bath, GB
A simply magnificent and grand example of a Regency Penwork Tea Caddy dating 1820.
The caddy stands on it's original large gilded bronze Lion's paw feet and the sides retaining the ...
Category
1820s British Regency Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Tea Caddy George III replica
Located in VALENZA, IT
George III tea caddy replica.
Obtained from a silver sheet, it is rectangular in shape with shaped sides, it is embossed and chiseled with floral motifs and shells. The feet reprodu...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Period Pear Shaped Treen Tea Caddy
Located in Savannah, GA
During the Georgian period the neoclassical manner became increasingly popular in England, resulting in a style of furniture and accessories now associated with elegant restraint. Wh...
Category
Early 1800s English Neoclassical Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Tunbridge Ware - A Two Compartment Tea Caddy with Eridge Castle Mosaic, c1865
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - A Two Compartment Tea Caddy with Eridge Castle Mosaic, c1865
Additional Information:
Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Two Compartment Tea Caddy with Eridge Castle Mosaic...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Satinwood
Pair Sheraton revival Mahogany urn shaped Tea caddies.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of Sheraton revival Mahogany Urn shaped tea caddies, each with Acorn finials segment veneered lids, opening to reveal two octagonal inlaid lids. Two bands of...
Category
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Tea Caddies
Materials
Mahogany
English 19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th Century rosewood small tea caddy. This box has an angular top opening to a fitted interior. There are two compartments with removable t...
Category
19th Century English Other Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Rosewood
A Sarcophagus-Style Two Compartment Tea Caddy Depicting Hever Castle, c1870
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Sarcophagus-Style Two Compartment Tea Caddy Depicting Hever Castle, c1870
Additional Information:
Heading: A Tunbridge Ware Substantial Sarcophagus-Style Two Compartment Tea Caddy...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Oak
A Tunbridge Ware Two Compartment Tea Caddy with Rounded Lid, c1870
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Tunbridge Ware Two Compartment Tea Caddy with Rounded lid Depicting Hever Castle, c1870
Additional Information:
Heading: Tunbridge Ware - Two Compartment Tea Caddy with Rounded li...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Lacquer
Very Rare Large Tunbridge Ware Tea Pot Stand, 1848-49
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Very Rare Large Tunbridge Ware Tea Pot Stand, 1848-49
Additional Information:
Heading: Large Tunbridge Ware Tea Pot Stand with Mosaic featuring Climbing Roses
Date : 1848/49
Period : Victorian
Origin : Tunbridge Wells; labelled for Edmund Nye with a handwritten notation inside stating '10th January 1849'
Decoration : The Rosewood Frame has four chamfered edges each with a Berlin wool-work style climbing rose inside two pairs of banded keylines. The frame is filled with a 'petit point' needlework pad of stylised geometric pattern; the whole sits on four large bun feet
Condition : Good with regard to tile completeness - one patch of four contiguous missing tesserae and some singles lost; one of the corners has lost 8-10 pieces; one corner of the pad is a little threadbare and there's another square of four missing stitches; the base still has it's original lining paper affixed, but has a split across its entire width; this does not affect the stability of the piece and is, obviously, underneath so only becomes apparent should you turn the thing over,
Restoration : None
Note : This piece is something of a revelation, as the pad with its 'petit point' embroidery on penelope or needlepoint canvas is very much representative of the process by which the original Berlin...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Georgian Bombe Shaped Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive George III Period, 18th Century Mahogany, English Tea Caddy Of Bombe Shaped Form Having Original Brass Swan Neck Handle, To Hinged Lid Enclosing Divisions And Chequered...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Mahogany
Tea Caddy English George III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
English George III triple tea caddy with untouched patina colour and original brassware standing on ogee feet with 3 section interior.
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Antique Barrel Shaped Oak Tea Caddy
Located in Port Chester, NY
A sweet tea caddy or box, shapped like a cask. Small bun feet add to the look. The top does not close completely due to age and shrinkage. As shown. Priced accordingly.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Oak
Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy Rare Depiction Carew Castle Pembrokeshire, c1870
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy Rare Depiction Carew Castle Pembrokeshire, c1870
Additional Information:
Heading: Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy Rare Depiction Carew Castle (Pembrokeshire) c1870
Date : c1870
Period : Victorian
Origin : Tunbridge Wells attributed to Henry Hollamby
Decoration : Has a classic floral ""Berlin...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Satinwood
Large Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
A large sarcophagus shaped rosewood tea caddy with a semi domed top. Original glass inside and two tea compartments. Mother of pearl inlaid escutcheon. On bun feet. The interior is f...
Category
1820s English Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Glass, Wood
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 Architectural Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of bombe form with flared bas...
Category
1810s British Regency Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Shell
Georgian Period Apple Shaped Treen Tea Caddy
Located in Savannah, GA
During the Georgian period the neoclassical manner became increasingly popular in England, resulting in a style of furniture and accessories now associated with elegant restraint. Wh...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Metal
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball feet. Circa 1870.
Category
1870s English Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Two Compartment Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy Uncommon Depiction Dover Castle, c1870
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Two Compartment Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy Uncommon Depiction Dover Castle, c1870
Additional Information:
Heading: Tunbridge Ware - Two Compartment Tea Caddy with Rounded lid Depicting Dover Castle
Date : c1870
Period : Victorian
Origin : Tunbridge Wells; England (attrib. Henry Hollamby - see below)
Decoration : The rounded and square-ended lid features a mosaic image of Dover Castle set within Golden Satinwood; it is bound by a seven-square geometric band which is in turn within sets of two continuous and one banded keyline; the flat sides of the lid have a five-square geometric band with two pairs of continuous keylines. There is a broad Berlin Woolwork...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Satinwood
Tea Caddy Yew Boxwood Inlaid English George III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A fine 18th century satinwood and yew tea caddy, the oval burr panels figuring on all sides with boxwood banding and bone knob to the lid. Wonderful patination and remnants of silver...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Boxwood, Yew, Satinwood
Antique Georgian Masonic Freemasons Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
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...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Satinwood, Tulipwood, Yew
Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English Regency mahogany caddy with canted sides and shaped hinged top with ebony stringing and original brass paw feet. Good color and patina.
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Mahogany
George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Made in London by Hester Bateman in 1787
Located in London, GB
A very rare and fine George III Tea Caddy made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman.
The Tea Caddy is modelled in a known design from the Hester Bateman workshops. This fine example...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Mother Of Pearl And Abalone Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
An early 19th century mother of pearl and abalone tea caddy with original key. There's a wonderful abalone starburst on the top of the box and ivory bun feet. England, early 19th cen...
Category
1910s English Vintage Tea Caddies
Materials
Ivory, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Victorian Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy With Attractive Floral Band To Main Body And Parquetry Perspective Cubes To Hinged Lid Enclosing Lidded Interior.
Tea was an extrem...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Other
William IV Burr Walnut Teapoy
Located in Altrincham, GB
William IV burr walnut teapoy c1830-40, circular hinged top opening to two cylinder caddies and mixing bowls raised on a wrythen moulded column and three...
Category
1830s Early Victorian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Walnut
Quality antique George III large tea caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique George III large tea caddy with the original brass ornate handle to the top opening to reveal three storage compartments.
D. 1800
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Quality antique George III mahogany tea caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique George III mahogany tea caddy having a quality antique George III mahogany tea caddy with satinwood stringing inlay, with a lift up lid opening to reveal two lidded r...
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Mahogany
Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Lidded Tea Caddy
By Wedgwood
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Lidded Tea Caddy.
Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1950-60 and fully and properly marked/stamped on base.
Marked: “Wedgwood, Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Tea Caddies
Materials
Ceramic
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Category
19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany inlaid tea caddy having inlaid satinwood stringing, original ornate brass handles and escutcheon, lift up lid opening to reveal two tea caddies
Dim...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Other
Early 19th Century Regency Period Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy Box
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Regency period early 19th century flame mahogany tea caddy box with swing handle complete with an original hallmarked sterling silver George III tea caddy spoon
Comes with working key, item opens to reveal a fitted interior with twin caddies & central crystal mixing bowl which is a later addition.
A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister, or other receptacle used to store tea. When first introduced to Europe from Asia, tea was extremely expensive, and kept under lock and key. The containers used were often expensive and decorative, to fit in with the rest of a drawing-room or other reception room. Hot water was carried up from the kitchen, and the tea made by the mistress of the house, or under her supervision.
As the use of the jar waned and the box became more popular, the provision of different receptacles for green and black tea...
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Qing Dynasty Chinese export twin canister tea caddy / decorative table box. circa 1860
Hand-crafted in China for the European market when rare and exotic oriental...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Pewter
Quality antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid tea caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid tea caddy having a lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid tea caddy with beautiful detail to the box opening to reveal two rec...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large faux tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. Lovely shape and sterling plate on top this hasn't been monogramed. Sitting on ball feet, circa 1860.
Category
1860s English Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Hudson, NY
19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay. In the 19th century, tea caddies were common household items for storing t...
Category
19th Century Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Rosewood
Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy/Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver tea caddy/box in the form of a nutmeg; an addition to our silver teaware collection
This magnifice...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rosenthal Serb Bavaria Donatello Porcelain Creamer & Sugar Bowl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rosenthal Serb Bavaria Donatello Porcelain Creamer and Sugar Bowl with Gold Trim and Monogram "S"
Made in Germany. Vintage.
Dimensions
Suga...
Category
1920s German Vintage Tea Caddies
Materials
Ceramic
Georgian Novelty Apple Fruit Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Shaped as an Apple
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this superb Georgian Apple Treen Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy carved from Sycamore as a novelty Apple with a button stalk, shaped body and shaped cut steel escutcheon. When opened the Caddy reveals traces of the original tin foil lining for housing Tea leaves. The Apple Fruit Tea Caddy...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Sycamore
Late 19th Century French Wood Veneer Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique French tea caddy in Napoleon III style. The box is made of veneer beechwood, with beautiful grain. The lid is in slayed with lighter maple ...
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Beech, Birdseye Maple
Antique German Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique German silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique 800...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
19th Century Lacquered Papier-Mache Tea Caddy
Located in Maidstone, GB
A 19th Century Lacquered Papier Mache Tea Caddy of rectangular form with an ogee moulded edge and canted corners decorated with chinoiserie figures and bands of flowers. Standing on ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood, Paper
French Turn of the Century Steel and Brass Coffee Bean Dispenser, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Turn of the Century steel and brass coffee bean dispenser from circa 1900. This French Turn of the Century coffee bean dispenser, crafted f...
Category
Early 20th Century French Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass, Steel
Tunbridge Ware Two Compartment Tea Caddy Depicting Battle Abbey Gatehouse c1870
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware tea caddy depicting battle abbey gatehouse
Date : c1870
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Central image depicts Battle Abbey Gate...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy William Hutton & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Ebony & Silver Finial
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer a Victorian Silver Tea Caddy. The Silver Tea Caddy of unusual oval shape ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bombay Wood Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique French tea caddy in Napoleon III style, wit a bended “forme arbalète” lid. The box is veneered with various types of wood, burl wal...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tea Caddy 322
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen tea caddy with floral finial, design #322 by Johan Rohde from 1920.
Additional information:
Material: St...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Quality Antique Willian IV Rosewood Tea Caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique 19th Century William IV rosewood tea caddy, having a quality shaped rosewood top opening to reveal a fitted interior of a glass tea mixing bowl and a tea lidded compa...
Category
Early 19th Century William IV Antique Tea Caddies
Materials
Rosewood
Turn of the Century French Steel and Brass Coffee Bean Dispenser, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 1900s steel and brass coffee bean dispenser from the Turn of the Century. This French Turn of the Century coffee bean dispenser, crafted fro...
Category
Early 20th Century French Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage, New and Antique Tea Caddies
There are lots of uses for your vintage, new or antique tea caddies, but they can certainly serve their original intended purpose if needed.
When tea first gained popularity during the 1800s, and teatime became commonplace in homes all over England, it was an expensive commodity owing to excessive taxation. (This, of course, inevitably yielded a black market for tea leaves.) Tea drinkers hoarded their precious goods, which began to arrive in London ports from China during the 17th century, under lock and key. In luxury homes, tea leaves were stowed away in a decorative jar or canister called a tea caddy that was fitted with a lock, or, alternatively, the container was kept in a secured chest or storage cabinet.
Tea was thought to be not just a delicious drink but also to have medicinal benefits. The Chinese had been praising the healthy properties of tea, and wealthy Europeans were eager to discover its benefits for themselves during their ritual afternoon tea. The idea of “teatime” wasn’t a social event in upper-class British homes until the 1830s or 1840s. During Queen Victoria’s reign, small baked treats might be served with your beverage, and teakettles and coffeepots were part of tea services that could include teacups, saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.
When tea cultivation was relegated to British colonies such as India, and the British East India Company could no longer hold onto its trade monopoly with China, tea was no longer a ritual confined to the wealthy. Today, antique and vintage tea caddies are collector’s items all over the world.
Tea caddies weren’t unique to Europeans. The earliest pieces originated in China. Surviving hand-painted examples from China or elsewhere in Asia made of porcelain might feature enameled landscapes or other designs. At the Taft Museum of Art, there are striking enameled 18th-century-era tea caddies of copper that were given to the institution in 2014. Wooden tea caddies materialized over time and were seen as sturdier than their ceramic counterparts.
Today, there are all kinds of ways to use a vintage tea caddy if you’re passing on tea. They’re a welcome decorative flourish on the mantel in your living room, for example. A metal tea caddy, lined with a plastic bag, can be used to cultivate an herb garden on your kitchen windowsill. An old wooden tea caddy can help keep your paper clips or pushpins organized on your desk too. If you’re always on the go, a tea tin is good for packing earbuds, hand sanitizer, gum or whatever else that might get easily lost in a roomy crossbody messenger bag or other shoulder bag.
Teatime or not, find antique and vintage mid-century modern tea caddies, tortoiseshell caddies and more on 1stDibs.
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