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Pair of Mixed Wood Tea and Coffee Vessels
Pair of Mixed Wood Tea and Coffee Vessels

Pair of Mixed Wood Tea and Coffee Vessels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good pair of late 19th Century English or Scottish mixed wood treen coffee and tea containers, having compass star inlaid turned lids over turned bodies of mixed mahogany and birch s...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Container

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Tea Caddy in the Form of a Pedestal Sideboard
William IV Mahogany Tea Caddy in the Form of a Pedestal Sideboard

William IV Mahogany Tea Caddy in the Form of a Pedestal Sideboard

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual William IV mahogany tea caddy in the form of a pedestal sideboard with a hinged lid opening to reveal a central well for a mixing bowl (now missing) flanked by two removab...

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1830s English William IV Antique Tea Container

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820
Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820

Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tea caddy. An English, flame mahogany loose leaf tea container with glass mixer, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

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1820s British Regency Antique Tea Container

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company,  Boston, 1920s
Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company,  Boston, 1920s

Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company, Boston, 1920s

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Bulk Tea container made of tin and decorated with images and symbols of an American Company named Chase and Sanborn of Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tea Container

Materials

Tin

Mid 19th Century Silver Plate Tea Caddy Container
Mid 19th Century Silver Plate Tea Caddy Container

Mid 19th Century Silver Plate Tea Caddy Container

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Silver plate tea caddy. A beautiful English traditional accent. It’s well worn with lots of charm.

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Tea Container

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy (1818)
Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy (1818)

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy (1818)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An early 19th century silver tea caddy is a charming and practical piece, reflecting the tradition of storing and presenting tea in finely crafted containers.

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1810s English George III Antique Tea Container

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura
Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura

Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura. A ceramic powdered tea container for the Japanese tea ceremony. The globular body delicately potted and mottled with ash adhesions,...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tea Container

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Silver Tea Caddies by Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Victorian Silver Tea Caddies by Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox

Victorian Silver Tea Caddies by Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox

By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox

Located in New Orleans, LA

As a symbol of refinement and social status, the elite safeguarded their precious tea leaves in fine containers such as these. The caddies rest side by side in a custom-fitted, lock...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Container

Materials

Silver

Rare Japanese Taishō Maki-e Lacquer Miniature Tea Cabinet with Sakura Crest
Rare Japanese Taishō Maki-e Lacquer Miniature Tea Cabinet with Sakura Crest

Rare Japanese Taishō Maki-e Lacquer Miniature Tea Cabinet with Sakura Crest

Located in Chesterland, OH

The set also includes a pumpkin-shaped tea caddy with a pierced metal lid bearing the same crest, a small lacquer tea container, and a larger box holding nine miniature containers tr...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Tea Container

Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'
Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'

Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'

Located in Hudson, NY

17th to 18th century Iga ware from Fushinan, Kyoto. Iga embodies the essence of tea ceremony's requirements for wabi-sabi, which appreciates the beauty in imperfections of kiln firin...

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Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Container

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony
Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony

Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Japanese Double-cut (Niju-giri) Flower Container (Hanaire) for ikebana tea ceremony. 1st half of 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Tea Container

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Edo 19C Japanese Food container Ikegawa Ware Tea Ceremony Box Japan
Antique Edo 19C Japanese Food container Ikegawa Ware Tea Ceremony Box Japan

Antique Edo 19C Japanese Food container Ikegawa Ware Tea Ceremony Box Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Sharing with you this lovely and large Food container in blue and white. Pieces like this were uses in the tea ceremony to serve food.

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Container

Materials

Porcelain

Silver tea strainer w/ tilting cup-shaped container & handle w/ raised grooves
Silver tea strainer w/ tilting cup-shaped container & handle w/ raised grooves

Silver tea strainer w/ tilting cup-shaped container & handle w/ raised grooves

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tea strainer with tilting cup-shaped reservoir and handle with raised grooves. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 100.91 grams. Dimension...

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19th Century European Antique Tea Container

Materials

Silver

Late 19thC Fine Quality Silver Plated Figural Double Lidded Tea or Jam Container
Late 19thC Fine Quality Silver Plated Figural Double Lidded Tea or Jam Container

Late 19thC Fine Quality Silver Plated Figural Double Lidded Tea or Jam Container

Located in Incline Village, NV

Lovely and unique figural item consisting of a Kate Greenway influenced Dickens' style figural character which is attached to a small circular tea caddie or jam container that was me...

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1880s American Victorian Antique Tea Container

Materials

Silver Plate

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

19th Century Chinese Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Brea, CA

19th century Chinese gold lacquer tea caddy container from the Qing Dynasty. Unique shape, hard to find.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Container

Materials

Lacquer

Circa 1900-1930 Chinese Brass Tea Caddy with Engraved Poetry 5.9in
Circa 1900-1930 Chinese Brass Tea Caddy with Engraved Poetry 5.9in

Circa 1900-1930 Chinese Brass Tea Caddy with Engraved Poetry 5.9in

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The base bears the stamped mark 荣昌茗 (Rongchang Ming), referencing the historic tea trade brand. This container was designed to store refined loose tea and today serves as a highly de...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tea Container

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Tin Tea leaf Cans/Holders Set
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Tin Tea leaf Cans/Holders Set

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Tin Tea leaf Cans/Holders Set

Located in Pomona, CA

They are a medium for tea lovers to communicate with nature and seal the taste of time. 🌸 🎨 Tin tea cans are not only a container for storing tea, but also a work of art and an ele...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Container

Materials

Metal, Tin

Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Tanba Chaire Edo Period
Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Tanba Chaire Edo Period

Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Tanba Chaire Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

Prototyped from Chinese chaire and designed to store tea powder, the container was considered the most important piece of the accoutrement for Chado (tea ceremony).

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Container

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique Japanese Ceramic Takatori Ware Hoso Mizusashi
Rare Antique Japanese Ceramic Takatori Ware Hoso Mizusashi

Rare Antique Japanese Ceramic Takatori Ware Hoso Mizusashi

Located in Atlanta, GA

This type of small, tall jar with a lid was specifically created as a Hoso Mizusashi (slender freshwater container) for tea ceremony (Chado). The jar features a simple cup-form with ...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Container

Materials

Ceramic

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19th Century Painted Metal Tea Containers
19th Century Painted Metal Tea Containers

19th Century Painted Metal Tea Containers

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H 16.54 in Dm 9.45 in

19th Century Painted Metal Tea Containers

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Two Victorian chinoiserie painted metal tea containers John Gilbert England ca 1860.

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19th Century English Antique Tea Container

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Tea Containers
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Tea Containers

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Tea Containers

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H 10 in Dm 7.5 in

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Tea Containers

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Chinese porcelain tea containers.

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Early 19th Century Antique Tea Container

Materials

Ceramic

Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850
Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850

Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850

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H 5.12 in W 10.63 in D 0.04 in

Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850

Located in Lincoln, GB

The word caddy derives from the Malay "kati" a measure of weight about 3/5 of a kilo. The 17th century tea containers were bottle shaped tea jars in china, glass, silver, enamel and ...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Tea Container

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of Tin Tea Caddies
Pair of Tin Tea Caddies

Pair of Tin Tea Caddies

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H 10.5 in W 7.25 in D 6 in

Pair of Tin Tea Caddies

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of shop containers for tea, France, circa 1850. Original painted surface.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Tea Container

Materials

Tôle

18th Century Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
18th Century Burl Walnut Tea Caddy

18th Century Burl Walnut Tea Caddy

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H 7.49 in W 8.86 in D 5.71 in

18th Century Burl Walnut Tea Caddy

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Richmond, London

Complete with the three lidded tin canisters inside. Tea being an expensive commodity in the 18th century, it was stored in bespoke containers like this tea caddy to preserve its qua...

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Early 18th Century Welsh Antique Tea Container

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Moroccan Silver Tea Box with Repousse & Engraving, Stamped
Early 20th Century Moroccan Silver Tea Box with Repousse & Engraving, Stamped

Early 20th Century Moroccan Silver Tea Box with Repousse & Engraving, Stamped

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

Used for many generations to store tea, this octagonal container is lusciously decorated in numerous different metalwork techniques.

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique Tea Container

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Silver

Pair of Chinese Painted Tin Tea Containers, Mounted as Lamps
Pair of Chinese Painted Tin Tea Containers, Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Chinese Painted Tin Tea Containers, Mounted as Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Chinese painted tin tea containers, mounted as lamps.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Container

Chinese Miao Bamboo Tea Container, c. 1920s
Chinese Miao Bamboo Tea Container, c. 1920s

Chinese Miao Bamboo Tea Container, c. 1920s

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite wooden bucket is an early 20th century Chinese tea canister attributed to the Miao people of southern China.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Tea Container

Materials

Iron

Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy With Cut Glass Containers
Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy With Cut Glass Containers

Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy With Cut Glass Containers

Located in Essex, MA

The interior lined with pink paper and holding two cut glass tea containers and a mixing bowl. Shaped sides showing cabinet makers skill.

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1820s English Regency Antique Tea Container

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chinoiserie Tea Caddy
18th Century Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

18th Century Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

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H 7 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

18th Century Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

Located in Martlesham, GB

A fabulous 18th century chinoiserie tea caddy superbly decorated with figures, foliage, flowers and birds, the interior with two lift out tea containers, the interior decoration is v...

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1790s English Georgian Antique Tea Container

Materials

Wood

19th Century Regency Mahogany Teapoy With String Inlay
19th Century Regency Mahogany Teapoy With String Inlay

19th Century Regency Mahogany Teapoy With String Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

The teapoy interior consisting of two wooden tea containers with lids, a lift out tin tray with holes and a tin drawer below to catch the drippings.

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19th Century English Antique Tea Container

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Georgian Period Inlaid Mahogany Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
English Regency Georgian Period Inlaid Mahogany Sarcophagus Tea Caddy

English Regency Georgian Period Inlaid Mahogany Sarcophagus Tea Caddy

Located in Forney, TX

The hinged lid top opens to reveal a visually striking interior, embellished with Chippendale old English fylfot rosette medallion, above a red upholstery lined center space that onc...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Container

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

The piece retains its original pewter tea container with its decorated red painted lid.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Container

Materials

Pewter

Indian Food Storage Container
Indian Food Storage Container

Indian Food Storage Container

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H 28 in Dm 23 in

Indian Food Storage Container

Located in New York, NY

Large black metal container used to store food / decorative hardware / great for trash, umbrellas, or as a side table / great patina

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Tea Container

Materials

Steel

George III Inlaid Tea Caddy
George III Inlaid Tea Caddy

George III Inlaid Tea Caddy

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H 7 in W 11 in D 6 in

George III Inlaid Tea Caddy

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine and unusual George III tea caddy in sun faded mahogany with rosewood, kingwood and holly inlay, the lid with fan inlays flanking central patera, the front and sides with ha...

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1780s English George III Antique Tea Container

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany, Rosewood

19th Century Wood Marquetry Tea Caddy
19th Century Wood Marquetry Tea Caddy

19th Century Wood Marquetry Tea Caddy

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H 7.88 in W 13 in D 7.49 in

19th Century Wood Marquetry Tea Caddy

Located in Paris, FR

Inside, the wooden-lined interior includes two containers for tea crafted in clear wood, adorned with polychromatic wood marquetry, and a central glass bowl highlighted with gold.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tea Container

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Painted Tole Tea Canister Table Lamps with Shades
Pair of 19th Century English Painted Tole Tea Canister Table Lamps with Shades

Pair of 19th Century English Painted Tole Tea Canister Table Lamps with Shades

Located in Dallas, TX

Created in England, circa 1890 and made of tole, each large tea box features a colorful hand painted number with the number 16 on one and 17 on the other; the tea container is furthe...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Tea Container

Materials

Tôle

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Container With Lid
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Container With Lid

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Container With Lid

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze lidded canister, tea caddy, or humidor cigar box with verdigris green patina By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Cen...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Tea Container

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Japan, Large Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"
Japan, Large Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Japan, Large Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a beautiful large hand carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume" (tea container) shape, granite, Taisho period (1915).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tea Container

Materials

Granite

Early 19th Century Regency Teapoy with String Inlay on Center Pedestal
Early 19th Century Regency Teapoy with String Inlay on Center Pedestal

Early 19th Century Regency Teapoy with String Inlay on Center Pedestal

Located in Middleburg, VA

"Teapoy" is a word of Indian origin and is used to describe a table with a container for tea, or a table for holding a tea service.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Container

Materials

Wood

Japanese Large Antique Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin Natsume, 19thc
Japanese Large Antique Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin Natsume, 19thc

Japanese Large Antique Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin Natsume, 19thc

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a beautiful large hand carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume" (tea container) shape, granite, Meiji period, 19th century.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Container

Materials

Granite

Japan, Large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"
Japan, Large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Japan, Large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume" (tea container) shape , granite, Taisho-Showa period (1920's-1940's).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Tea Container

Materials

Granite

Japan Antique Tea Guide Chado Ceremony Woodblock Prints Book 1850
Japan Antique Tea Guide Chado Ceremony Woodblock Prints Book 1850

Japan Antique Tea Guide Chado Ceremony Woodblock Prints Book 1850

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dozens of plates featuring chagama water containers, tea kettles, tea pots, tea utensils plus descriptions of Japan's most important tea masters, tea logos, and much more.

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Container

Materials

Paper

Early Seto Ware Mizusashi with Original Wooden Lid, Edo Period
Early Seto Ware Mizusashi with Original Wooden Lid, Edo Period

Early Seto Ware Mizusashi with Original Wooden Lid, Edo Period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Valued for their simplicity and quiet presence, such vessels played an essential role in the tea ceremony, serving as containers for fresh water used in the preparation of tea.

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Container

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Lacquer

Sterling Silver Tiffin Tin, Hallmarked 1911
Sterling Silver Tiffin Tin, Hallmarked 1911

Sterling Silver Tiffin Tin, Hallmarked 1911

Located in London, GB

inches (diameter) x 14 cm/5½ inches (height) ‘Tiffin’ was originally a term used to denote the British custom of stopping to take afternoon tea and this style of container was often...

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1910s British Antique Tea Container

Materials

Sterling Silver

Two Similar Chinese Export Tole Tea Containers Now as Lamps
Two Similar Chinese Export Tole Tea Containers Now as Lamps

Two Similar Chinese Export Tole Tea Containers Now as Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Two similar Chinese export tole black and gold painted tea storage containers one numbered "10" and the other "19" both similarly decorated with painted scenes of an important gentle...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Container

Materials

Metal

Fine Hand Painted English Georgian Tea Caddy
Fine Hand Painted English Georgian Tea Caddy

Fine Hand Painted English Georgian Tea Caddy

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H 8.5 in W 12.25 in D 6.5 in

Fine Hand Painted English Georgian Tea Caddy

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Opening to twin foil lined tea containers and a centre Chinese export porcelain mixing bowl with blue and gilt floral decoration.

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19th Century European Georgian Antique Tea Container

Materials

Mahogany

2 Antique Brass Tea Caddy Lidded Canisters Scalloped & Hexagonal Container
2 Antique Brass Tea Caddy Lidded Canisters Scalloped & Hexagonal Container

2 Antique Brass Tea Caddy Lidded Canisters Scalloped & Hexagonal Container

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of antique brass lidded tea caddies, one a scalloped flower shape and the other hexagonal. Large - 3.5” x 6” / small - 3” x 5” (diameter x height)

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Early 20th Century Antique Tea Container

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

The interior showcases a pair of matching containers for tea or snuff. Unmarked.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Container

Materials

Shell

Pair of 19th Century English Painted Tole Tea Canister Table Lamps with Shades
Pair of 19th Century English Painted Tole Tea Canister Table Lamps with Shades

Pair of 19th Century English Painted Tole Tea Canister Table Lamps with Shades

Located in Dallas, TX

Created in England, circa 1890 and made of tole, each large tea box stands on a wood faux marble painted base, and features a colorful hand painted medallion with the number 5 on one...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Tea Container

Materials

Tôle

Antique French Ebony & Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy Box, Susse Freres, circa 1840
Antique French Ebony & Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy Box, Susse Freres, circa 1840

Antique French Ebony & Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy Box, Susse Freres, circa 1840

By Susse Freres

Located in Pearland, TX

This fine box contains two tea caddy containers inside the chest and is exquisitely inlaid with bone, silver, brass and abalone in a neoclassical style with winged dragons and mythic...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Tea Container

Materials

Mahogany, Ebony

Korean 18th Century Celadon Tea Bowl in Silk Container with Box
Korean 18th Century Celadon Tea Bowl in Silk Container with Box

Korean 18th Century Celadon Tea Bowl in Silk Container with Box

Located in Prahran, Victoria

An exquisite and elegantly simple celadon tea bowl from Korea. The celadon glaze has grey/green undertones with flashes of aquamarine, particularly on the base.

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18th Century Korean Antique Tea Container

Materials

Stoneware

Japan Antique Tea Guides All about Tea and Tea Masters in Old Japan, Rare Books
Japan Antique Tea Guides All about Tea and Tea Masters in Old Japan, Rare Books

Japan Antique Tea Guides All about Tea and Tea Masters in Old Japan, Rare Books

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dozens of plates featuring chagama water containers, , tea kettles, tea pots, tea utensils plus descriptions of Japan's most important tea masters, tea logos, and much more.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Container

Materials

Paper

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

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Footed Tea Caddy

Located in Brea, CA

19th century Chinese gilt lacquer footed tea caddy with original pewter container from the Qing Dynasty.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Container

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Tea Caddy Biscuit Barrel Box
19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Tea Caddy Biscuit Barrel Box

19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Tea Caddy Biscuit Barrel Box

By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine large antique late 19th Century English silverplate tea caddy container or biscuit barrel box with hinged lid and attached round tray by Roberts & Belk, Shelfield, England.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Container

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Japanese Antique Tokoname Tsubo Stoneware Floor Jar
Large Japanese Antique Tokoname Tsubo Stoneware Floor Jar

Large Japanese Antique Tokoname Tsubo Stoneware Floor Jar

Located in Atlanta, GA

These jars were in high demand for the tea ceremony as water container or for tea leaf storage.

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17th Century Japanese Archaistic Antique Tea Container

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Antique Ceramics with Vertical Stripes / 1800s / Edo Period
Japanese Antique Ceramics with Vertical Stripes / 1800s / Edo Period

Japanese Antique Ceramics with Vertical Stripes / 1800s / Edo Period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

However, it is believed that they began to be used as tea ceremony utensils halfway through, and that they were filled with water to add water to the tea kettle when it was running l...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Container

Materials

Pottery

Massive Japanese Satsuma Tea Container
Massive Japanese Satsuma Tea Container

Massive Japanese Satsuma Tea Container

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H 12 in W 10 in D 10 in

Massive Japanese Satsuma Tea Container

Located in Wilton, CT

Japanese Ceramic Tea Container (Chatsubo) Decorated in Vivid Gold and Colored Enamels, Depicting Gatherings of People Presumably Drinking Tea.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Container

20th Century Sterling Silver 925 English Small Tea Container
20th Century Sterling Silver 925 English Small Tea Container

20th Century Sterling Silver 925 English Small Tea Container

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

20th century sterling silver 925 English small tea container.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Tea Container

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

A Pair of Blue and White Chinese Tea Container Lamps
A Pair of Blue and White Chinese Tea Container Lamps

A Pair of Blue and White Chinese Tea Container Lamps

Located in Sarasota, FL

A painted pair of Blue and White porcelain tea container lamps with shades from the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tea Container

Materials

Wood

Porcelain Tea Container with Good Luck Symbols, Early 20th Century
Porcelain Tea Container with Good Luck Symbols, Early 20th Century

Porcelain Tea Container with Good Luck Symbols, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A classic Chinese covered porcelain tea container with the double happiness symbol surrounded by six bats, representing health, long life and prosperity in the Chinese culture.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tea Container

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Tea Caddy, circa 1840
Chinese Export Tea Caddy, circa 1840

Chinese Export Tea Caddy, circa 1840

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H 5.75 in W 9 in D 7.5 in

Chinese Export Tea Caddy, circa 1840

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fine Chinese export tea caddy with original gold paint and lacquer finish, and original lead tea containers with etched lids.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Container

19th C. Chinoiserie Tea Caddy & Tins (GMD#2027)
19th C. Chinoiserie Tea Caddy & Tins (GMD#2027)

19th C. Chinoiserie Tea Caddy & Tins (GMD#2027)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Flip-Top Tea Caddy with Original Embossed Tin & Ivory Tea Containers

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19th Century English Antique Tea Container

English Regency Tea Caddy
English Regency Tea Caddy

English Regency Tea Caddy

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H 11 in W 13.5 in D 9.25 in

English Regency Tea Caddy

Located in New Orleans, LA

It's on the original stand and retains most of the original foil in the tea containers.

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19th Century English Antique Tea Container

Japanese Lacquered Natsume - Tea Box
Japanese Lacquered Natsume - Tea Box

Japanese Lacquered Natsume - Tea Box

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H 2.76 in Dm 2.56 in

Japanese Lacquered Natsume - Tea Box

By Koetsu

Located in Paris, FR

Tea container with a design of bridge, fan and willow tree.

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1910s Japanese Antique Tea Container

Materials

Lacquer

Georgian Painted Satinwood Tea Caddy
Georgian Painted Satinwood Tea Caddy

Georgian Painted Satinwood Tea Caddy

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H 5.91 in W 12.21 in D 5.91 in

Georgian Painted Satinwood Tea Caddy

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This caddy stands as a superb example of its kind, offering a glimpse into the elegant craftsmanship and design sensibilities of the Georgian era. More than just a container, this t...

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18th Century British Sheraton Antique Tea Container

Materials

Satinwood

Tea Caddy Early 19th Century Chinoiserie
Tea Caddy Early 19th Century Chinoiserie

Tea Caddy Early 19th Century Chinoiserie

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 19th century chinoiserie tea caddy with original pewter containers.

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Tea Container

Three Section Mahogany Tea Caddy in a Sarcophagus, 19th Century
Three Section Mahogany Tea Caddy in a Sarcophagus, 19th Century

Three Section Mahogany Tea Caddy in a Sarcophagus, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A large three section mahogany tea caddy in a sarcophagus form that opens to reveal three tin containers for tea storage.

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19th Century English Antique Tea Container

Tea Caddy Stamped Giroux in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III Period, 19th Century
Tea Caddy Stamped Giroux in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III Period, 19th Century

Tea Caddy Stamped Giroux in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III Period, 19th Century

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in Manduel, FR

Beautiful interior in mahogany with brass inlay: Two containers inlay (interior in silver paper for preservation of tea) one crystal golden container for sugar in perfect condition...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Tea Container

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Brass

Early 19th Century English Rosewood Regency Teapoy on Tulip Pedestal Base
Early 19th Century English Rosewood Regency Teapoy on Tulip Pedestal Base

Early 19th Century English Rosewood Regency Teapoy on Tulip Pedestal Base

Located in Charleston, SC

A very fine English Regency rosewood teapoy, circa 1820, featuring two removable and lined tea caddies and two centre containers lined with leather.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Container

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Rosewood

Boulle Tea Caddy
Boulle Tea Caddy

Boulle Tea Caddy

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H 6 in W 10 in D 5 in

Boulle Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior is lined with a pale red silk and has its superb removable porcelain Tea Caddies and Sugar container, each one has blue scrolling enamelling with exquisite gilded decora...

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19th Century British Antique Tea Container

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Brass

Beautiful English Tea Tin Lamp
Beautiful English Tea Tin Lamp

Beautiful English Tea Tin Lamp

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H 19 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in

Beautiful English Tea Tin Lamp

Located in Wainscott, NY

19th Century Tea Tin Container converted into Decorative Lamp, Oval, nicely decorated with Chinese tea description, Adjustable Shade Height, 2 bulb sockets

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19th Century English Antique Tea Container

Pair of 19th Century Red Painted Tea Tin Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Red Painted Tea Tin Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Red Painted Tea Tin Table Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

Red painted tea tin containers that have been converted to lamps, circa 19th century.

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19th Century English Antique Tea Container

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Metal

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