1860s English Tea Box on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century English-imported tea box from China. Decorated with beautiful red and black hand
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Tea Caddies
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Circa 1765 George III Period Tea Caddy Box, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1765 George III period tea caddy box, English. Small & complete example raised on
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Antique 1760s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Tin
Circa 1850-60 English Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1850-60 Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy Box, English. Featuring Eridge Castle on the lid. Two
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
19th c English Chippendale Style Mahogany Tea Caddy with Silver Plate Tea Boxes
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely carved English mahogany tea caddy in the Chippendale style with dome top and scroll carved
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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Victorian Dovetailed Walnut Tea Caddy Small Desk Trinket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Dovetailed Walnut Tea Caddy Small Desk Trinket Box. Item features
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Early 20th Century Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Walnut
English Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
English Regency tea caddy, circa 1820s. Crafted in richly figured rosewood, this magnificent and
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Antique 1820s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Copper
Antique Brass Inlaid Mahogany English Tea Caddy Box Regency Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb example of an English Regency Rosewood Double Tea Caddy of traditional sarcophagus outline
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Crystal, Brass
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with mother of pearl flowers and topped with a
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Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
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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Antique 1810s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Antique Tea Caddy, English, Satinwood, Box, Mixing Glass, Regency, circa 1830
$1,238Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Tea Caddy, English, Satinwood, Box, Mixing Glass, Regency, circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tea caddy. An English, rosewood and satinwood container with glass mixer, dating
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Dome Top Tea Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Box, Gothic Taste, Victorian
$661Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Dome Top Tea Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Box, Gothic Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dome top tea caddy. An English, burr walnut and brass capped loose leaf box
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Walnut
Antique Georgian Birdseye Maple English Double Tea Caddy Box Cut Crystal Bowl
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Example of an English Georgian Period Well figured Birds Eye Maple Double Interior Section
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Wood Large Tea Caddy Lined in Metal Desk Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Wood Large Tea Caddy / Desk Box Lined in Metal with Working Lock
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
English Georgian Rosewood Tea Caddy C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An English Georgian rosewood tea caddy, dating from circa 1830. This antique piece showcases the
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Antique Early 19th Century Tea Caddies
Materials
Rosewood
English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An extraordinary 19th century English solid mahogany tea caddy. This shaped box has a carved
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Bronze
English Mother-of-Pearl Tea Caddy
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautifully crafted Mother-Of-Pearl English Tea Caddy. The caddy is clad throughout in hand-cut
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Regency English Penwork Double Tea Caddy
Located in Downingtown, PA
Regency English Penwork Double Tea Caddy, England, Circa 1820 A striking example of Regency-era
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A large English tea caddy. It is mahogany with brass feet.
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Antique 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian English Burr Walnut Tea Caddy Sarcophagus Double Tea Caddy
Located in Suffolk, GB
An antique Victorian English burr walnut tea caddy of classic sarcophagus form, raised on bun feet
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Walnut
English Regency Sarcophagus-Form Tea Caddy
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy. Tea Caddy is in the sarcophagus form with hinged lid concealing
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th Century Sarcophagus Shaped Mahogany Tea Caddy. Caddy is shaped box-like with a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A mahogany tea caddy . It has an interesting shape.
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Antique 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
19th Century Burl Walnut English Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
A refined 19th century English tea caddy crafted in richly figured burl walnut, showcasing
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Antique 1890s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Ivory, Wood
English Regency Pagoda Form Tea Caddy
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Unusual pagoda form caddy finely figured veneers. Interior lids are original and match the exterior of the caddy, resting on brass ball feet
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English Regency Tea Caddy with Original Key
Located in Tampa, FL
A distinguished English Regency tea caddy, likely dating to the 1830s, featuring a red leather
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Antique 1830s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Antique English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1911
By Brook & Son, Edinburgh 1
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome hexagonal solid silver tea caddy created to mimic a Georgian wooden caddy with the top
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Vintage 1910s British Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English Regency Period Amboyna Wood Tea Caddy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An English Regency Inlaid Amboyna Tea Caddy with brass mounts. The sarcophagus form with lion
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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
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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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Hardwood
Antique English Georgian Hexagonal Satinwood Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Kingwood Inlay From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Elongated Hexagonal
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver Plate
English Silver Plate Tea Caddy / Thin Biscuit
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century English sheffield silver plate tea caddy / thin biscuit with exterior design
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
19th Century English Serpentine Front Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Serpentine Front Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Flame Motif on four Bun Feet. Lock is signed
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English George III 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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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Boxwood
Antique English Coopered Barrel Advertising Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Advertising Tea Barrel Caddy From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer an unusual
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Antique English George III 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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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Boxwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
An English Fruitwood Apple Form Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine novelty fruitwood tea caddy in the form of an apple. lathe turned and with a soft honey
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Georgian Period
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Green tortoiseshell tea caddy dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Shell
Antique English Tea Caddy in Penwork Regency Period
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The tea caddy of sarcophagus form is raised on gilt brass claw feet and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Sycamore
19th Century English Papier Mâché Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely old papier mâché tea caddy with inlaid mother-of-pearl and hand-painted decoration, England
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
19th Century English Rosewood Teapoy Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and large William IV rosewood teapoy or tea caddy in beautiful original condition. The
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Rosewood
English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Inlay and Ball feet
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Elegant English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1902
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning tea caddy, oval in shape with a simple elegant body and domed lid, both upper and lower
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Two Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy for the English Trade, Priced Per Tea Caddy
Located in Buchanan, MI
. Together with a larger Chinese export lacquer box with one interior fitted shelf (5" x 11" x 8") Tea caddy
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Antique 19th Century Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Georgian Antique Original English Paper Scroll Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Free Worldwide Shipping George III Circa 1780 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique English Georgian Glazed Silk Embroidered Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Octagonal Shape with Glazed Panels From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to bring to
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Glass, Wood, Boxwood, Satinwood
English Shagreen Tea Caddy 19th with Bone Finial
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English shagreen cased six sided wooden tea caddy with nice silver mounts, bone finial and
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Antique 1880s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
19th Century English Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
A well-made antique, circa 1830, English tea caddy with stunning marquetry inlays, warm coloring
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Antique English George III 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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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Boxwood
Antique English Regency Mahogany Tea Chest Robert Wright
Located in Northampton, GB
With Twin Caddies & Hand Cut Glass Sugar Bowl From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century English William IV Rosewood Tea Poy
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality William IV rosewood tea poy, opening to a fitted interior retain its
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Tea Caddies
Materials
Rosewood
English Regency Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy by Stiven Scotland
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A Regency period Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy by the Scottish firm Stiven
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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Georgian English Dome-Top Tea Caddy
Located in Dublin, IE
carcases. A refined and highly collectible example of Georgian luxury tea equipage. Circa 1800 English
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome George III tea caddy, made from Mahogany and beautifully inlaid with panels and
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Antique 1790s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Rosewood Tea Caddy With Bronze Inlay
Located in Tampa, FL
This exquisite English tea caddy is a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship, crafted from rich
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Antique 1880s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Georgian Silver Tea Caddy by William Vincent
By William Vincent
Located in Northampton, GB
Hallmarked Sterling by William Vincent of London Dated 1779 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
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English Tea Box For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the English tea box you’re looking for. An English tea box — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect English tea box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right English tea box, those designed in Georgian, Regency and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made English tea box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A.E. Poston & Co. Ltd, Atkin Brothers and C S Harris & Sons Ltd are consistently popular.
How Much is an English Tea Box?
Prices for an English tea box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $42,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,950.
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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