$6,939Sale Price|20% Off
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 Georgian Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy.
Silver
Antique Austrian Silver Tea Caddy, 800 Standard, Oval Form, Circa 1955
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional Austrian silver tea caddy has an oval shaped form. The incurved panelled surface of this silver tea caddy has a planished finish.
Silver
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, the lid, front and sides inlaid with ovals of tortoiseshell.
Satinwood
Regency English Penwork Double Tea Caddy
Located in Downingtown, PA
In the center of the cover is an oval metal ring handle. This tea caddy not only reflects the Regency period’s fascination with ornamental detail and symmetry but also serves as a t...
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 rims beautifully decorated with a raised border.
Sterling Silver
A harewood marquetry tea caddy with Royal Provenance
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
With an accompanying letter from her stating that this tea caddy is the one referred to on page 158 and described ‘a fine oval marquetry tea caddy’.
Hardwood
Stunning Engraved Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1806
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1806 by Thomas Paine Dexter, this charming, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is oval in shape, and in the Neoclassical taste, with bright...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Six Piece Bachelor Tea and Coffee Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This set benefits from a matching oval cylindrical tea caddy; often with time such a piece would be detached from a service.
Sterling Silver
Antique Dutch Silver Locking Tea Caddy, Oval, Circa 1807
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine Dutch silver antique tea caddy has a tapering oval form. The surface of this antique Dutch silver tea caddy is plain and unembellished, with an applied reed decorated bord...
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 oval round shaped silver tea caddy with hinged lid.
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Set from 1797 by Robert Sharp
By Robert Sharp
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1797 by Robert Sharp, this rare and exceptional quality, George III, antique sterling silver tea caddy set, comprises two oval tea caddies and a sugar caddy, ...
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 with bright-cut and scratch engraved bands.
Silver
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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 wood finial.
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 edging, escutcheon and ring pull handle.
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 sumptuous bright cut engraving.
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.
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 and has a elegant bright cut engraved cartouche on the center front of the body.
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, having two glazed silver mounted frames with Wedgwood jasper tablets, depicting on the...
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 Hill.
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 contains a floating lid.
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 incased by a line inlay made up of tiny squares of sycamore, satinwood and rosewood...
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 cartouches and intricate upper and lower engraved borders.
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 is then sandwiched between two elegant bead borders.
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.
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, retaining original brass axe-head handle.
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 landscapes, a farmer with various animals against a lake and mountain background. Orig...
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 foliate designs, the interior with two engraved pewter canisters, the top with stylize...
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, having two glazed silver-mounted frames with Wedgwood jasper tablets, depicting on the...
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 well executed oval patera within an ebony cross-banding.
Satinwood
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 depicting famous spa towns, Le Tonnelet, La Sauveniere Presde spa, Le Bricolet. The inter...
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 the rim.
Sterling Silver, Brass
Chinoiserie Decorated Tea Caddy
Located in valatie, NY
Chinoiserie Decorated Tea Caddy C1790 Oval Shape with Chinese Lacquer and original chinoiserie engraved tôle liner with twin compartments, round stoppers and chinoiserie engraved cov...
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 motifs containing crosses.
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 brass rim, hinge and key escutcheon.
Glass
Antique Yugoslavian Silver Tea Caddy, circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine antique Yugoslavian silver tea caddy has an oval rounded, tapering form.
Silver
Georgian Silver Tea Caddy Richard Morton & Co
By Richard Morton
Located in Northampton, GB
The Tea Caddy of oval shape and unusually smaller design is beautifully decorated with bright cut engravings of precise garlands to the central body and a further garland oval cartou...
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 panel, the top with concave corners, the interior with large satinwood patera on...
Satinwood, Yew
Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
The Tea Caddy of oval form with Silver mounts fully veneered in red Tortoiseshell.
Silver
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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