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Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy
Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy

Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy

$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.73 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in

Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very beautiful Rococo pewter tea caddy with lion on the lid.

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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

$1,250

H 6 in W 9 in D 7 in

Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

Chinese export tea caddy in pomegranate red, made for the English market. This is a beautifully

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1820s Chinese Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Chinese Victorian Tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Victorian Tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Victorian Tea Caddy

$700

H 4.5 in W 7.75 in D 5.5 in

19th Century Chinese Victorian Tea Caddy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

hinged tea caddy features a decorative stenciled motif of pagodas and foliage in gilt, which contrasts

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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy
Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy

Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy

$1,225

H 4.75 in W 8.25 in D 5.75 in

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

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet

$1,580Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet

Located in Haarlem, NL

Clover or quartreform shaped mid-19th century Chinese canton export tea caddy in gold lacquered

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Tea Caddy, Circa 1810
English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Tea Caddy, Circa 1810

English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Tea Caddy, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

English octagonal hinged black lacquered tea caddy with gilt stenciled figural pagoda, decorative

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Hotel Tea Chest, Chinese, Pewter Alloy, Chá Caddy, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Vintage Hotel Tea Chest, Chinese, Pewter Alloy, Chá Caddy, Art Deco, Circa 1930

Vintage Hotel Tea Chest, Chinese, Pewter Alloy, Chá Caddy, Art Deco, Circa 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage hotel tea chest. A Chinese, pewtered alloy chá caddy, dating to the Art Deco

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Decorated Tea Caddy Box
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Decorated Tea Caddy Box

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Decorated Tea Caddy Box

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.5 in W 8.75 in D 6 in

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Decorated Tea Caddy Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese for the English market, 19th century. A fine quality antique Chinese export tea caddy

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19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Gilt Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
19th Century Gilt Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

19th Century Gilt Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

$1,880

H 7 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Gilt Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Brea, CA

19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with pewter and a key, the rectangular-section

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century a Unique Gilt Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
19th Century a Unique Gilt Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

19th Century a Unique Gilt Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Brea, CA

19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with pewter and a key, the special shape body

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century French School Still Life Painting
19th Century French School Still Life Painting

19th Century French School Still Life Painting

$3,200

H 27.75 in W 24.25 in D 2.25 in

19th Century French School Still Life Painting

Located in Winter Park, FL

chain. In the background is a tall pewter candlestick, a tortoise shell tea caddy with small key, and

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19th Century French Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

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Vintage Kut Hing Swatow Pewter Globe Tea Caddy
Vintage Kut Hing Swatow Pewter Globe Tea Caddy

Vintage Kut Hing Swatow Pewter Globe Tea Caddy

By Kut Hing 1

Located in Seguin, TX

Vintage circa 1920's pewter tea caddy or cigarette box in the shape of a world globe on stand. Made

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Chinese export tea chest with etched pewter insert
Chinese export tea chest with etched pewter insert

Chinese export tea chest with etched pewter insert

Unavailable

H 8 in W 13.25 in D 10 in

Chinese export tea chest with etched pewter insert

Located in Summerland, CA

, containing an original pewter tea caddy liner. The chest is beautifully decorated with village scenes and

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1820s Chinese Qing Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Moroccan Pewter Tea Set and Caddy
19th Century Moroccan Pewter Tea Set and Caddy

19th Century Moroccan Pewter Tea Set and Caddy

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a gorgeous, 19th century eight-piece, Moroccan tea set and caddy with an all-over floral

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19th Century Moroccan Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Metal, Pewter

19th Century, Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Melon Form Tea Caddy Box
19th Century, Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Melon Form Tea Caddy Box

19th Century, Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Melon Form Tea Caddy Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Unfortunately missing the original pewter tea caddy insert.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

English Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Tea Caddy with Pewter Fitted Interior
English Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Tea Caddy with Pewter Fitted Interior

English Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Tea Caddy with Pewter Fitted Interior

Located in Buchanan, MI

An English Regency chinoiserie papier mâché tea caddy with Pewter fitted interior.

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1820s Great Britain (UK) Regency Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Pewter Tudric Ware Tea Caddy Designed by Archibald Knox
Pewter Tudric Ware Tea Caddy Designed by Archibald Knox

Pewter Tudric Ware Tea Caddy Designed by Archibald Knox

By Archibald Knox

Located in Stamford, CT

Pewter Tudric ware tea caddy designed by Archibald Knox. Scotland, circa 1880-1890.

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Metal

Fine Chinese Export Tea Caddy
Fine Chinese Export Tea Caddy

Fine Chinese Export Tea Caddy

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H 5.5 in W 9 in D 6 in

Fine Chinese Export Tea Caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine Chinese export tea caddy, the gilt decorated lacquered case in excellent condition opening

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Chinese export lacquer tea caddy
Chinese export lacquer tea caddy

Chinese export lacquer tea caddy

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H 5 in W 8 in D 5.25 in

Chinese export lacquer tea caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Chinese export lacquer tea caddy of shaped outline decorated oval and circular figural reserve

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19th Century Chinese Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

English Japanned Black Lacquered and Gilt Tea Caddy with Chased Bins, Circa 1810
English Japanned Black Lacquered and Gilt Tea Caddy with Chased Bins, Circa 1810

English Japanned Black Lacquered and Gilt Tea Caddy with Chased Bins, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

English Japanned black lacquered tea caddy with gilt figural landscape scenes, removable interior

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1810s English George III Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Chinese Export Octagonal Black Lacquer Tea Caddy with Original Pewter Liner
Chinese Export Octagonal Black Lacquer Tea Caddy with Original Pewter Liner

Chinese Export Octagonal Black Lacquer Tea Caddy with Original Pewter Liner

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Chinese export octagonal form tea caddy retaining its original pewter liner, the exterior

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Lacquer and gilt tea caddy
Lacquer and gilt tea caddy

Lacquer and gilt tea caddy

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H 5.25 in W 8.5 in D 5.75 in

Lacquer and gilt tea caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

China trade lacquer tea caddy with gilt decoration on a black ground, carved feet and original

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19th Century English Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

A Fine Anglo-Indian Tea Caddy Box
A Fine Anglo-Indian Tea Caddy Box

A Fine Anglo-Indian Tea Caddy Box

Located in NYC, NY

A fine Anglo-Indian tea caddy with panels on each side deeply carved and inlaid ivory and pewter

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19th Century Indian Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Chinese Pewter Tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Pewter Tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Pewter Tea Caddy

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H 5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

19th Century Chinese Pewter Tea Caddy

Located in San Marino, CA

A Chinese pewter tea caddy, circa 1850s. A rectangular-shaped box with canted corners, decorated in

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Art Deco British Pewter Tea Caddy or Cookie Jar
Art Deco British Pewter Tea Caddy or Cookie Jar

Art Deco British Pewter Tea Caddy or Cookie Jar

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely and rare Art Deco British pewter tea caddy or cookie jar. Early 20th century British

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Rare 19th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Lacquer Butterfly Cased Pewter Tea Caddy
Rare 19th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Lacquer Butterfly Cased Pewter Tea Caddy

Rare 19th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Lacquer Butterfly Cased Pewter Tea Caddy

Located in Brea, CA

19th Century golden black lacquer Chinese butterfly cased pewter tea caddy with three pewters with

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Lacquer

Danish Baroque Pewter Tea Caddy or Jewelry Box
Danish Baroque Pewter Tea Caddy or Jewelry Box

Danish Baroque Pewter Tea Caddy or Jewelry Box

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H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in

Danish Baroque Pewter Tea Caddy or Jewelry Box

Located in Copenhagen, K

Baroque tea caddy in pewter with some inscriptions on the front, Denmark, circa 1750.

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18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Burl Walnut Tea Caddy with Decorative Floral Pewter Bins, Circa 1810
Chinese Burl Walnut Tea Caddy with Decorative Floral Pewter Bins, Circa 1810

Chinese Burl Walnut Tea Caddy with Decorative Floral Pewter Bins, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Chinese burl walnut hinged tea caddy with the original five decorative floral Pewter bins with lids

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1810s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Georgian Tortoiseshell Pagoda Top Tea Caddy
Georgian Tortoiseshell Pagoda Top Tea Caddy

Georgian Tortoiseshell Pagoda Top Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

A Georgian tortoiseshell pagoda top tea caddy, serpentine front with skirted base, pewter string

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter, Silver

Tea Caddy in Black Lacquer with Floral Decorations
Tea Caddy in Black Lacquer with Floral Decorations

Tea Caddy in Black Lacquer with Floral Decorations

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese tea caddy with body in polychrome lacquered wood on a black background. Decorated

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Anglo Indian Heavily Carved Padouk and Sadeli Double Caddy
19th Century Anglo Indian Heavily Carved Padouk and Sadeli Double Caddy

19th Century Anglo Indian Heavily Carved Padouk and Sadeli Double Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous 19th century Anglo-Indian double tea caddy, from circa 1880. The caddy is made from

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pewter

19th Century Gilt Chinese Red Lacquer Tea Caddy
19th Century Gilt Chinese Red Lacquer Tea Caddy

19th Century Gilt Chinese Red Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Brea, CA

19th century golden red lacquer Chinese tea caddy with pewter and a key, the special shape body

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Lacquer

An Exceptional 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy, Guangzhou (Canton)
An Exceptional 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy, Guangzhou (Canton)

An Exceptional 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy, Guangzhou (Canton)

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

note that the example in the V&A Collection has only two pewter canisters, whereas the tea caddy in

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pewter Tea Caddy Box
Pewter Tea Caddy Box

Pewter Tea Caddy Box

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H 7 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in

Pewter Tea Caddy Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pewter Tea Caddy Box

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19th Century English Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Pewter

Chinoiserie Tea Caddy with Pewter Liner, circa 1820
Chinoiserie Tea Caddy with Pewter Liner, circa 1820

Chinoiserie Tea Caddy with Pewter Liner, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinoiserie tea caddy with pewter liner, circa 1820.

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1820s Chinoiserie Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy with Original Pewter Interior
Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy with Original Pewter Interior

Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy with Original Pewter Interior

Located in London, GB

Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy with Gilt & Polychrome Decoration -Engraved Pewter Interior with

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19th Century Chinese Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Wood

Antique Tea Caddy
Antique Tea Caddy

Antique Tea Caddy

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H 15.75 in W 8.08 in D 4.53 in

Antique Tea Caddy

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

tortoiseshell veneered tea caddy, with pewter decoration and enclosing a pair of lidded compartments, circa 1820.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Very Rare Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Very Rare Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Very Rare Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

Very Rare Antique English Victorian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with gorgeous shape & griffin on

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Chinese Export Tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Export Tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Export Tea Caddy

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H 6.25 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Chinese Export Tea Caddy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

feet. The interior is pewter repousse and retains its original pewter lids and caps.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

18th century Satinwood Tea Caddy with original interior
18th century Satinwood Tea Caddy with original interior

18th century Satinwood Tea Caddy with original interior

Located in London, GB

This exceptional example retains its original pair of oval pewter caddies and red velvet lining

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

English Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Tea Caddy
English Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Tea Caddy

English Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Tea Caddy

Located in Fairhope, AL

Exquisite English chinoiserie papier mâché tea caddy with pewter fitted interior.

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19th Century Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Rare Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy in the form of a Temple Jar c.1840
Rare Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy in the form of a Temple Jar c.1840

Rare Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy in the form of a Temple Jar c.1840

Located in London, GB

Chinese export lacquer tea caddy in the form of an ancient, hexagonal temple jar. Richly decorated

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19th Century Chinese Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Huge Tea Caddy on Stand
Huge Tea Caddy on Stand

Huge Tea Caddy on Stand

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H 18.5 in W 16.5 in D 12.5 in

Huge Tea Caddy on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Enormous Chinese Export brown lacquer tea caddy with pewter liners, circa 1840. On later stand

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19th Century Chinese Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Regency Chinoiserie Tea Caddy
Regency Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

Regency Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

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H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

Regency Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

Located in Houston, TX

and gilded paw feet. Interior is fitted with a pair of pewter tea canisters with lids. It is early to

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19th Century British Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Export Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Chinese Export Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Chinese Export Tea Caddy, 19th Century

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H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 6.11 in

Chinese Export Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

A Cantonese Chinese export lacquer tea box, Mid-19th Century decorated with gilt heightened figures

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19th Century Chinese Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

19th-20th Century Pewter Tea Caddy Box
19th-20th Century Pewter Tea Caddy Box

19th-20th Century Pewter Tea Caddy Box

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H 6.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in

19th-20th Century Pewter Tea Caddy Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-20th century pewter tea caddy box.

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Late 19th Century Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Footed Tea Caddy with Pewter Interior Tea Boxes
Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Footed Tea Caddy with Pewter Interior Tea Boxes

Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Footed Tea Caddy with Pewter Interior Tea Boxes

Located in Wells, ME

Chinese early 19th century period chinoiserie decorated footed tea caddy. This elaborately hand

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Early 19th Century Chinese George III Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Pewter

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19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

Nineteenth century Chinese chinoiserie black lacquer tea caddy richly decorated in gold. The exterior shows delicate garden scenes with birds, flowers, and foliage painted with fine ...

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1820s Chinese Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

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Lacquer

Japonese Lacquered Box with Flower, Late of the 19th Century
Japonese Lacquered Box with Flower, Late of the 19th Century

Japonese Lacquered Box with Flower, Late of the 19th Century

$171Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.78 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in

Japonese Lacquered Box with Flower, Late of the 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Nice little black lacquer box from Japan. It is made of black lacquered wood and decorated with flowers and foliage. The inside is covered with red velvet. It is ideal for storing je...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Lacquer

Mid 19th century Chinese export hand painted tea caddy
Mid 19th century Chinese export hand painted tea caddy

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...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Tea Caddy

$3,500

H 5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

19th Century Chinese Tea Caddy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand painted with chinoiserie motif. Original inserts with etching.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Zinc

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

$18,880

H 10 in W 14 in D 11 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Brea, CA

Middle 19th century Chinese Export double lacquer tea caddy on stand from the Qing dynasty. octagonal form with hinged lid ,divided interior with metal caddies , mounted on conformi...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

$3,880

H 6 in W 7 in D 8 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Brea, CA

19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese export gilt decorated black lacquer tea caddy. Hexagonal shape with floral chased pewter covered caddies detailed in gold and black. there are 3 dra...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

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Lacquer

Large Chinese Tea Box Black Lacquered Gilt Hand Painted Octagonal Box 1940s
Large Chinese Tea Box Black Lacquered Gilt Hand Painted Octagonal Box 1940s

Large Chinese Tea Box Black Lacquered Gilt Hand Painted Octagonal Box 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Chinese Export Tea Box Octagonal Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s. Antique Chinoiserie black lacquer box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Asian Chinese blac...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pewter Tea Caddy

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Giltwood, Lacquer

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Antique Pewter Tea Caddy For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique pewter tea caddy you’re looking for. An antique pewter tea caddy — often made from metal, pewter and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique pewter tea caddy — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique pewter tea caddy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Art Deco and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique pewter tea caddy over the years, but those crafted by Archibald Knox are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Pewter Tea Caddy?

Prices for an antique pewter tea caddy can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $185 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,563.

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.