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Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddies
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver tea caddies
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1750s British George II Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddies
Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddies
H 5.4 in W 4.9 in D 9.6 in
George III Satinwood Tea Caddie
Located in Altrincham, GB
Bell Flowers and containing two tea boxes and a mixing bowl
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Late 18th Century English Adam Style Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Satinwood

Antique George III Satinwood Tea Caddie
George III Satinwood Tea Caddie
H 6 in W 12 in D 6 in
19th Century English Regency Boulle Tea Caddie
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century English Regency Boulle Tea Caddie. Very handsome and in beautiful shape.
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Hardwood

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
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Early 20th Century English Sheraton Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Mahogany

Set of 3 Antique Silver Gilt Tea Caddies 1903-1906 Boxes
By Sebastian Henry Garrard
Located in London, GB
A set of three impressive solid Silver Tea Caddies decorated with ornated chased designs on the
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19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

Set of 3 Antique Silver Gilt Tea Caddies 1903-1906 Boxes
Set of 3 Antique Silver Gilt Tea Caddies 1903-1906 Boxes
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Pair of George III Cased Tea Caddies, London, 1793, William Frisbee
By William Frisbee 1
Located in London, GB
The Faulkbourne hall cased tea caddies. An important and very unusual pair of George III tea
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1790s English George III Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Large Floor Sized Victorian Period Tin Tea Caddies, 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of large floor sized Victorian period tin tea caddies, hopper, box bulk tea bins. Original
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Tin

Papier-Mâché Tea Caddie /1850 with Floral and Foliate Designs with Black Ground
Located in Houston, TX
this tea caddie. It sits on bracketed feet. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Henry Ford.
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Paper

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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1860s English Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
H 4.5 in W 14.5 in D 8 in
Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
A regency tea caddy made of rosewood inlaid with brass. Bronze dore feet are a winged lion with
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1820s English Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Brass, Bronze

Regency Tea Caddy
Regency Tea Caddy
H 7.5 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Silver Tea Caddy
By E.G. Webster & Sons
Located in New Haven, CT
Antique silver plated tea caddy with high reliefs of a village scene surrounding the entire body of
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1890s American Dutch Colonial Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Silver Plate

Silver Tea Caddy
Silver Tea Caddy
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 2.25 in
Regency Penwork Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
Sycamore Tea Chest Circa 1815 From our Tea Caddies collection, we are delighted to offer this
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Sycamore

Regency Penwork Tea Chest
Regency Penwork Tea Chest
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H 8.07 in W 12 in D 6.7 in
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
used to make tea caddies, as it is strong, durable, and can be polished to a high shine. The term
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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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 Tinware Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
lock and key.  The History of Tea Caddies: In England in the 1700s, Tea was an expensive commodity
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Tin

Antique Tinware Tea Caddy
Antique Tinware Tea Caddy
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H 4.13 in W 5.31 in D 3.54 in
Chippendale Tea Caddy, c1770
Located in valatie, NY
shoulders above the majority of tea caddies on the market. N.P. Trent has been a respected name in antiques
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Brass

Chippendale Tea Caddy, c1770
Chippendale Tea Caddy, c1770
H 6.75 in W 13 in D 5.75 in
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
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1820s English Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Glass, Wood

Large Regency Tea Caddy
Large Regency Tea Caddy
H 9 in W 13 in D 7 in
Asian Embroidery Tea Caddy
Located in Pomona, CA
A handmade embroidery in birds and flowers Chinese tea caddy.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Fabric

Asian Embroidery Tea Caddy
Asian Embroidery Tea Caddy
H 8 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Georgian Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian octagonal Inlaid Tea Caddy
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Boxwood, Tulipwood, Harewood

Georgian Inlaid Tea Caddy
Georgian Inlaid Tea Caddy
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H 4.53 in W 3.74 in D 5.91 in
18th Century Tea Caddy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
strong mahogany wood. Clamped together by metal hardware. There was once a key to lock the tea caddy, but
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Mahogany

18th Century Tea Caddy
18th Century Tea Caddy
H 6.75 in W 14 in D 7 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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Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Tea Caddies 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
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
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Glass, Cut Glass

Georgian Glass Tea Caddy
Georgian Glass Tea Caddy
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H 5.9 in W 3.94 in D 2.56 in
Georgian Oval Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Oval Tea Caddy. The Tea
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Brass

Georgian Oval Tea Caddy
Georgian Oval Tea Caddy
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H 4.7 in W 5.5 in D 3.55 in
Elkington Silver Tea Caddy
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Uniquely designed in the form of a gift box tied with ribbon, this engaging silver tea caddy was
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Silver

Elkington Silver Tea Caddy
Elkington Silver Tea Caddy
H 7.5 in W 6.63 in D 6.63 in
Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
With Conch Shell Inlay From our Tea Caddy Collection, we are pleased to offer this superb Georgian
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Boxwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy
Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy
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H 4.53 in W 7.68 in D 4.53 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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1870s English Antique Tea Caddies 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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1870s English Antique Tea Caddies 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
English Early Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
English early large and beautifully decorated tea cadd with its compartments lids with ivory knobs
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1810s English Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Wood

English Early Tea Caddy
English Early Tea Caddy
H 5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Montreal, QC
tea, Indian tea or anything else herbal that you might fancy.
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1920s Dutch Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Silver

Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
H 4 in W 3 in D 2.38 in
George III silver tea caddy
By Charles Aldridge & Henry Green
Located in London, GB
century tea canisters and chests were referred to as tea caddies. The word caddy is thought to derive from
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18th Century British George III Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

George III silver tea caddy
George III silver tea caddy
H 4.93 in W 4.1 in D 3.27 in
A Sarcophagus Shaped Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy With Separate Tea Compartments
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Sarcophagus Shaped Regency Rosewood, Brass Tea Caddy With Two Separate Tea Compartments and
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18th Century British Regency Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Brass

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 Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Pewter

Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy
Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy
H 4.73 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Walnut Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Port Chester, NY
A splendid sarcophagus shaped walnut tea caddy on charming bun feet, circa 1820. Good color and
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Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Walnut

Walnut Regency Tea Caddy
Walnut Regency Tea Caddy
H 6.5 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Port Chester, NY
A splendid sarcophagus shaped mahogany tea caddy with charming reeded detail on top, circa 1820
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Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy
Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy
H 5 in W 7.75 in D 4.5 in
Georgian Squash Fruit Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
distinguishable due to their squared stalk, one of the rarest of the fruit tea caddies.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Sycamore

Georgian Mahogany Oblong Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
precious commodity in the 18th century and tea caddies were used to both preserve the tea leaves, and
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Oblong Tea Caddy
Georgian Mahogany Oblong Tea Caddy
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Tinwear Tea Caddy Possibly American
Located in Northampton, GB
working lock and tasselled key. Featured in The Story of British Tea Chests and Caddies, Social History
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Early 19th Century British Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Tin

Tinwear Tea Caddy Possibly American
Tinwear Tea Caddy Possibly American
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H 5.5 in W 4.3 in D 3.15 in
Country Oak and Mahogany Late Georgian Tea Caddy, TEA in Satinwood
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small splendid Georgian tea caddy with TEA inlaid in satinwood. Both the oak box and the inlaid
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Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Oak, Mahogany

Octagonal Burl Oak Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine country made English burr oak octagonal tea caddy in richly figured timber, the facetted lid
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Oak, Burl

Octagonal Burl Oak Tea Caddy
Octagonal Burl Oak Tea Caddy
H 6.5 in W 9.25 in D 6 in
Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Burr Yew Inlaid Tea Caddy Circa 1780 From our Tea Caddies collection, we are thrilled to offer
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Boxwood, Yew

Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy
Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy
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H 4.53 in W 5.12 in D 4.13 in
Tiny Regency Partridgewood Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
ball feet. This is one of the smallest tea caddies we have ever seen. It also really is very
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Other

Antique German Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
: Early Georgian tea canisters/caddies in this style were fitted with a domed cover suitable for measuring
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Early 1800s Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Silver

Antique German Silver Tea Caddy
Antique German Silver Tea Caddy
H 5.31 in W 1.57 in D 2.64 in
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.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy
Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy
H 7.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
paper lining, two removable Tea Caddies with further Chinoiserie penwork decoration and a central hand
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Sycamore

Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
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H 7.09 in W 12.99 in D 6.69 in
English Regency Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rich mahogany with fine brass inlay and embellishments. The caddy retains its two original interior lids. A perfect cube form.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Brass

English Regency Tea Caddy
English Regency Tea Caddy
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Gilt Tole Tea Canisters
Located in New York, NY
Set of three, English, 19th century tole canisters with painted and gilt finish, original patina. 18" height, 10.5" width of base.  
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19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

Gilt Tole Tea Canisters
Gilt Tole Tea Canisters
H 18 in Dm 10.5 in
Georgian Mahogany & Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and good quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany oblong tea caddy, retaining
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany & Inlaid Tea Caddy
Georgian Mahogany & Inlaid Tea Caddy
H 4.75 in W 7.5 in D 4.25 in
Georgian Rosewood Oblong Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive, good quality, late 18th century rosewood oblong shaped tea caddy having
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Rosewood

Georgian Rosewood Oblong Tea Caddy
Georgian Rosewood Oblong Tea Caddy
H 5.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Large Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality Georgian 18th century mahogany rectangular tea caddy having replacement brass axe
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Mahogany

Regency Burr Yew Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy Of Sarcophagus Form Having
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Yew

Regency Burr Yew Tea Caddy
Regency Burr Yew Tea Caddy
H 6 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A late 18th century, Georgian, Mahogany tea caddy having extremely attractive inlaid conch shells
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy
18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
19th Century English Tea Caddy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a nice size tea caddy. It has great color.. Brass inlay escutcheon.
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19th Century British Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Brass

19th Century English Tea Caddy
19th Century English Tea Caddy
H 6 in W 11 in D 6 in
19th Century English Tea Caddy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice shaped tea caddy . It has brass lions handles and bone inlay escutcheon.
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19th Century British Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Bone, Wood

19th Century English Tea Caddy
19th Century English Tea Caddy
H 7 in W 9 in D 6 in
Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Late Regency Period Rosewood Tea Caddy, Of Elegant Sarcophagus Form, Having Domed
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Rosewood

English Mahogany & Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th Century mahogany tea caddy with diamond shaped mother-of-pearl inlay surrounded by
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19th Century English Other Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Satinwood, Mahogany, Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl

English Mahogany & Marquetry Tea Caddy
English Mahogany & Marquetry Tea Caddy
H 9.25 in W 9.5 in D 7.25 in
Victorian Hungarian Ash Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming Mid-19th Century hungarian ash tea caddy of unusual design, having applied tablet
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Ash

Victorian Hungarian Ash Tea Caddy
Victorian Hungarian Ash Tea Caddy
H 5.25 in W 6 in D 5 in
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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Early 19th Century British Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Silver

Georgian Novelty Apple Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Shaped as an Apple From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this superb Georgian
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Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Wood

Georgian Novelty Apple Tea Caddy
Georgian Novelty Apple Tea Caddy
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H 4.33 in Dm 4.33 in
Georgian Tuscan Column Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
With Tuscan Columns & Fan Inlay. From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Boxwood, Tulipwood, Harewood

Georgian Tuscan Column Tea Caddy
Georgian Tuscan Column Tea Caddy
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H 4.53 in W 5.51 in D 3.54 in
Tea Caddy English George III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
English George III triple tea caddy with untouched patina colour and original brassware standing on
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Brass

Tea Caddy English George III
Tea Caddy English George III
H 6.7 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in
Georgian Ribbed Bucket Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare and unusual George III tea caddy in the form of a ribbed bucket. The tea caddy of
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies

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Cut Steel

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Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique tea caddies tea caddies for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique tea caddies tea caddies — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Antique tea caddies tea caddies have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique tea caddies tea caddies to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Regency and Victorian antique tea caddies tea caddies are of considerable interest. Antique tea caddies tea caddies have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Henry Clay, William Vincent and Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Tea Caddies Tea Caddies?

Prices for antique tea caddies tea caddies start at $36 and top out at $48,586 with the average selling for $1,887.

Finding the Right tea-caddies for You

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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