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
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies
Brass
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
Brass
Antique English George III Tortoiseshell and Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Small oval tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with applied pressed silver with a rippled design. The front has
Silver
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Oval Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this
Silver
18th Century, Antique Oval Spa Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare simulated pine painted belgian spa tea caddy. Decorated with paintings on all sides
Sycamore
Oval Sheffield brass tea caddy, c. 1820-30
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Late Georgian period oval brass tea caddy with applied rope edging on the upper edge of the lid and
Sterling Silver, Brass
$5,850
H 5.75 in W 11.25 in D 5.5 in
Exceptional Georgian Crossbanded Satinwood Tea Caddy w/ Oval Inlaid Shell Panels
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine tea chest or tea caddy in satinwood with crossbanded edges on the lid and all four sides
Satinwood
Regency English Penwork Double Tea Caddy
Located in Downingtown, PA
piece. In the center of the cover is an oval metal ring handle. This tea caddy not only reflects the
Wood
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
Sterling Silver
A harewood marquetry tea caddy with Royal Provenance
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A harewood marquetry tea caddy with Royal Provenance, of oval form with a hinged lid opening to
Hardwood
$6,732
H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Stunning Engraved Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1806
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is oval in shape, and in the Neoclassical taste, with bright cut engraved
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Six Piece Bachelor Tea and Coffee Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shaped form. This set benefits from a matching oval cylindrical tea caddy; often with time such a piece
Sterling Silver
Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese blue and white porcelain oval shape tea caddy with floral motif on the body and cover
Porcelain
English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, Sheffield, 1907
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in Delft, NL
An English silver tea caddy by Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1907. An oval round
Sterling Silver
$23,377
H 7.88 in W 17.72 in D 7.09 in
Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Set from 1797 by Robert Sharp
By Robert Sharp
Located in London, London
, antique sterling silver tea caddy set, comprises two oval tea caddies and a sugar caddy, all presented in
Sterling Silver
Fine George III Tea Caddy Made in London in 1773 by Aaron Lestourgeon
Located in London, GB
The tea caddy is oval in form and the sides of the main body and edge of the cover, are engraved
Silver
Antique Dutch Neoclassical Silver Tea Caddy, 1805
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Neoclassical silver tea caddy, 1805. Oval bowl; cover hinged and domed with silver-mounted
Silver
Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Very rare, striking red tortoiseshell and silver oval tea caddy with beautifully engraved solid
Silver
ENGLISH GEORGE III FRUITWOOD OVAL TEA CADDY WITH INLAY
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE COVER WITH A MARQUETRY SHELL RESERVE ABOVE SIDES INLAID WITH A REPEATING PATTERN OF SLENDER VERTICAL STRINGING; OF RICH PATINATION.
Unavailable
H 3.7 in W 4 in D 4.9 in
George III Sterling Silver Oval Tea Caddy London 1776 John Carter
By John Carter
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A delightful 18th century oval Georgian tea caddy decorated with upper and lower galleried bands of
Sterling Silver
Antique Oval Satinwood and Burr Elm Tea Caddy, 18th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique oval satinwood tea caddy with unusual burr elm top with a turned handle. The front and back
Satinwood
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 0.04 in D 4.34 in
Early 20th Century Antique Edwardian Tea Caddy Birmingham 1927 Barker Bros Ltd
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A large stylish 20th century oval tea caddy with hinged lid. The caddy sits on four decorative feet
Unavailable
H 4.25 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
Henry Clay Antique Papier Mache Mother-of-Pearl Silver Tea Caddy, 18th Century
By Henry Clay
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Henry Clay oval tea caddy with silver handle, crushed mother-of-pearl flakes on a green ground
Silver
Unavailable
H 4.34 in W 3.82 in D 2.84 in
English Sterling Silver, Tea Caddy, Hallmarked, Chester1909 by Barker Brothers
Located in York, GB
Sterling Silver - Oval Tea Caddy Made in 1909, ( 114 years old), by Barker Brothers, Constitution
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
George III 18th Century Period Miniature Harewood Oval-Shaped Tea Caddy
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The tea caddy is inlaid with a basket of flowers with an original label to the interior and
Harewood
Unavailable
H 5.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in
English Georgian Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy with Oval Inlays on Five Sides
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian Period yew wood octagonal tea caddy with oval inlays on five sides. The ovals are
Yew
Unavailable
H 4.75 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Mid-19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy London 1860 William Smily
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A stylish Victorian shaped oval bright cut engraved tea caddy decorated with elegant double
Unavailable
H 4.25 in W 3.2 in D 4.25 in
19th Century Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Lond 1873 Henry Holland
By Henry Holland 1
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A very sweet oval shaped tea caddy decorated with intricate bright cut engraving to the body which
Silver
Antique Silver Tea Caddy
By Richard Morton
Located in London, GB
A good Georgian tea caddy of oval form the engraved lid surmounted by a loop handle. The body
Silver
Unavailable
H 5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy London 1778 John Scofield
By John Scofield
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A splendid Georgian oval silver tea caddy decorated with intricate bands of bright cut engraving
Sterling Silver
19th Century Oval Tea Caddy
Located in London, GB
A small late 18th century oval shaped flame figured mahogany and boxwood strung tea caddy
Boxwood, Mahogany
Fine Oval Tea Caddy, Polychrome, Hand Painted Landscape, circa 1750
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fine continental wood polychrome tea caddy, 1750, featuring charming cartouches having pastoral
Wood
Oval China Trade Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive Chinese export gilt lacquer oval tea caddy decorated overall with black and gilt
Ivory tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III ivory and tortoiseshell strung facetted oval tea caddy. Late 18th century
Ivory
18th Century Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy
By Henry Clay
Located in Northampton, GB
Henry clay oval tea caddy with silver handle, crushed mother of pearl flakes on a green ground
Paper
Oval Satinwood inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Folkestone, GB
A very fine quality stainwood and inlaid oval single compartment tea caddy. the top inlaid with a
Satinwood
Chinoiserie Decorated Tea Caddy
Located in valatie, NY
Chinoiserie Decorated Tea Caddy C1790 Oval Shape with Chinese Lacquer and original chinoiserie
Fine George III Tea Caddy
Located in London, GB
The tea caddy is oval in form and is engraved on the main body with two bands of oval bright cut
George III Cut Glass Tea Caddy
Located in London, GB
A rare George III period oval cut-glass tea caddy, having star-cut lid, with axe-head handle, and
Glass
Antique Yugoslavian Silver Tea Caddy, circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collection. This fine antique Yugoslavian silver tea caddy has an oval rounded, tapering form. The
Silver
Sold
H 7.5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
George III Satinwood Double Tea Caddy with Oval Conch Shell Inlay on Lid
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III satinwood two chamber tea caddy of fine figure and color edged with a darker wood string
Satinwood
Georgian Silver Tea Caddy Richard Morton & Co
By Richard Morton
Located in Northampton, GB
offer this Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of oval shape and unusually smaller design
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Satinwood and Burl Yew Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III inlaid satinwood tea caddy having oval inlays of burl yew wood in a mitered
Satinwood, Yew
Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
offer this extremely rare red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of oval form with Silver
Silver
Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Hamilton & Co Calcutta
By Colen Hewer Cheshire, Hamilton & Co., Calcutta
Located in Northampton, GB
Sterling Silver Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of oval canister form with a central band of floral repousse
Silver, Sterling Silver
Garrard & Co. - Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1926
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1926 by Garrard & Co., this handsome, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is oval in
Sterling Silver
Shagreen Tea Caddy, Georges III Style, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Georges III style lovely green shagreen oval-shaped tea caddy. Silver plated mount and oval hinged
Silver Plate
Tea Caddy Yew Boxwood Inlaid English George III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A fine 18th century satinwood and yew tea caddy, the oval burr panels figuring on all sides with
Boxwood, Yew, Satinwood
English Antique Georgian Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy
By Henry Clay
Located in Northampton, GB
market this Papier Mache Tea Caddy by Henry Clay. The Henry Clay Tea Caddy of oval shape composed from
Paper
Very Rare and Unusual George III Tea Caddy Made in by Hester Bateman
Located in London, GB
The tea caddy is oval in form with a beaded base. The sides display two very unusual horizontal
Sold
H 4.38 in W 3.55 in D 4.69 in
Rare Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box 1780 Two Compartment
By John Denziloe
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique George III is a classic oval can shape Tea Caddy and is decorated with an
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 4.73 in W 4.02 in D 5.63 in
Antique French Solid Silver Tea Caddy by Odiot Paris, France circa 1880
By Odiot
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique French solid Silver Tea Caddy box with a shaped oval form. The Tea Caddy is
Silver
Octagonal tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III period octagonal mahogany tea caddy with oval floral vase inlays and ivory key
Mahogany
Hester Bateman, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London 1788, Oval Shape
By Hester Bateman
Located in London, London
tea caddy, is oval in shape, plain in style and features a pull off cap and reed borders. The tea
Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Lidded Tea Caddy
By George Smith and Thomas Hayter
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III sterling oval lidded tea caddy with bright cut decoration and an armorial in the form
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy in Oval Form, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
The shell has a beautiful mellow patina and the silver binding to both the lid and body on both sides enhances this piece. The interior retains its original lining throughout.
Tortoise Shell
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H 5.71 in W 5.32 in D 3.75 in
John Scofield, George III Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, London 1792
By John Scofield
Located in London, London
Silver Tea Caddy, is oval in shape, plain in style, and features reed detailing. The tea caddy measures
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 4.4 in W 3.5 in D 4.8 in
Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Robert Hennell I, Antique, George III
By Robert Hennell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver tea caddy has a plain oval form. The upper and lower portions of the body are
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 5.25 in
A very fine George III Tea Caddy made in London in 1783 by Hester Bateman.
Located in London, GB
The Tea Caddy is oval in form and displays an applied beaded band at the base. The sides of the
Georgian 18th Century Satinwood Oval Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An attractive George III period satinwood oval Tea caddy having ebonised strung decoration and
Satinwood
Antique 18th Century Satinwood Oval Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive late 18th century satinwood oval shaped tea caddy having lift up lid with inlaid
Boxwood, Satinwood
English 18th Century Georgian Satinwood Oval Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Late 18th Century Satinwood Oval Shaped Tea Caddy Having Very Attractive Fan Inlaid
Satinwood
19th Century Oval Tole Tea Caddy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Nice patina, painted tea caddy
Wood, Paint
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H 3.63 in Dm 3.67 in L 3.63 in
Antique George III Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box 1786 Oval
By Thomas Daniell
Located in London, GB
An antique George III Georgian silver tea caddy in a Classic Adams style straight sided oval form
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English "Mappin & Webb" Silver Plated Tea Caddy
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-19th Century English silver plated tea caddy oval with sloping sides. Signed by maker Mappin
Silver Plate
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H 5.2 in W 3.39 in D 5.6 in
Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box 1784 Robert Hennel Georgian
By Robert Hennell
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique Georgian sterling silver tea caddy. This oval silver box has a hinged, domed lid
Sterling Silver
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H 4.45 in W 3.39 in D 4.81 in
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Box 1780 London, England
By Robert Hennell
Located in London, GB
An antique George III solid Silver Tea Caddy in a classic straight sided oval form. The Tea Caddy
Sterling Silver
Georgian Oval Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Georgian Harewood Oval Tea Caddy veneered in harewood with a oval paterae and unusually decorated
Oval Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Oval Tea Caddy veneered in Satinwood with inlaid engraved scrolling foliage to the top with a
Satinwood
George III Period Satinwood Oval Tea-Caddy
Located in Cambridge, GB
George III period satinwood oval tea-caddy inlaid with three oval panels of stylised sea-shells.
George III Period Satinwood Oval Tea-Caddy
Located in Cambridge, GB
George III period satinwood oval tea-caddy with inlaid panels of flowers and a stylised shell.
An Old Sheffield Plate Oval Tea Caddy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An English Old Sheffield Plate Oval Tea Caddy. c. 1800
George III Miniature Harewood Oval Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Miniature Harewood Oval Tea Caddy with floral pattern inlay on the front and top and bone
Bone, Harewood
An Unusual English Burl Walnut Oval Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unusual English burl walnut oval tea caddy, circa 1820
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$229,620Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$956Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch. Unmarked A unique and whimsical 19th-century continental tortoise shell silver-...
Sterling Silver
Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Tea Caddy, circa 1780
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nice mellow patina on this 18th century English mahogany tea caddy with three interior compartments. Two end sections have incised geometric carved lids. Tapered all around from top ...
Wood
Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere were used to grow tulip bulbs indoors ...
Porcelain
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 details and attached covered top . The tea caddy is in good condition . Minor wear consi...
Silver Plate, Copper
Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian Period Circa 1790 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is finished in vibrant green Tortoises...
Silver
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully crafted mother of pearl tea caddy from circa 1860 is a true testament to English craftsmanship and elegance. The exterior glows with intricate mother of pearl inlay ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a low wooden coffret, whose surface is covered with diamond-shaped mother of pearl tiles. This item is from Q3 of the 19th century. The mother of pearl is made of tw...
Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Plastic
Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
With Tuscan Columns & Fan Inlay. From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of octagonal shape with a Harewood veneer...
Boxwood, Harewood
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Pressed Tortoiseshell Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Architectural Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of bombe form with flared bas...
Shell
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...
Bronze
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
Tortoise Shell
Georgian Rosewood Oblong Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive, good quality, late 18th century rosewood oblong shaped tea caddy having satinwood strung mouldings and original brass hinges, with working lock and key. Constru...
Rosewood
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.
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