Tunbridge Ware Two Compartment Sarcophagus Tea Caddy c1860
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sarcophagus tea caddy Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge
Antique 1860s British Tea Caddies
Wood
Tunbridge Ware Two Compartment Sarcophagus Tea Caddy c1860
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sarcophagus tea caddy Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge
Wood
$1,673
H 8.27 in W 12.01 in D 6.11 in
Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Case, William IV, Circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sarcophagus tea caddy. An English, rosewood loose leaf tea case dating to the
Hardwood, Satinwood
Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Late Regency Period Rosewood Tea Caddy, Of Elegant Sarcophagus Form, Having Domed
Rosewood
$1,674Sale Price|35% Off
H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Antique Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy With Separate Tea Compartments
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique English Regency Rosewood, Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy With Two Separate Tea Compartments
Brass
$2,634
H 9.06 in W 16.93 in D 10.44 in
Antique Sarcophagus Loose Leaf Tea Caddy, Drawing Room, English, Regency, C.1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique sarcophagus tea caddy. An English, rosewood and satinwood loose leaf tea
Rosewood, Satinwood
Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Southall, GB
This mid Georgian sarcophagus tea caddy, hand-crafted from beautifully grained mahogany, contains
Brass
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
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
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus form Tea Caddy
Located in Huntington, NY
Regency Mahogany sarcophagus form tea caddy. With Brass keyhole escutcheon.
Brass
Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy
Located in Huntington, NY
Regency rosewood sarcophagus form Tea Caddy. With circular Brass keyhole escutcheon plate.
Brass
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
England, circa 1880. A large sarcophagus form tea caddy box in mahogany. Resting on four bun feet
Crystal
Regency Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form Burr Yew c1820
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading :Regency tea caddy of Sarcophagus form in burr yew c1820 Date : c1820 Period : Regency
Wood
$1,058Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.93 in W 8.47 in D 5.12 in
Antique 19th Century Regency Sarcophagus Shaped Burr Elm Tea Caddy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency burr elm tea caddy having a sarcophagus shaped lip which lifts to reveal two
Elm
$1,058Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.93 in W 8.47 in D 5.12 in
Regency Antique 19th Century Sarcophagus Shaped Burr Elm Tea Caddy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Regency antique 19th century burr elm tea caddy having a sarcophagus shaped lip which lifts to
Elm
$3,500
H 10 in W 8.75 in D 14.75 in
Impressive William IV Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy in Contrasting Exotic Woods
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large and impressive William IV tea caddy of sarcophagus form in exotic woods. The exterior in
Wood
$2,013
H 8.08 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in
Antique Drawing Room Tea Caddy, English, Flame, Sarcophagus, Regency, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room tea caddy. An English, flame mahogany sarcophagus with glass mixer
Wood
$2,400
H 7 in W 12.75 in D 6.5 in
Very Good Georgian Burr Elm Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy, U.K, circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome early 19th century Georgian sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy in burr elm. The highly
Elm, Cut Glass
$3,800
H 6 in W 12 in D 6 in
Early 19th Century Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form
Located in Long Island City, NY
The body and hinged lid with mother of pearl and brass-line inlay. The fitted interior is lined with purple velvet. With a brass escutcheon and bun foot.
Brass
Large Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
A large sarcophagus shaped rosewood tea caddy with a semi domed top. Original glass inside and two
Glass, Wood
Regency Burr Yew Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy Of Sarcophagus Form Having
Yew
Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is this 19th Century Victorian antique rosewood inlaid marquetry tea caddy sarcophagus
Rosewood
Fine quality antique Regency rosewood tea caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
and mother of pearl inlaid sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, with a quality carved moulded edge top
Rosewood
Attractive antique Victorian quality rosewood tea caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
Attractive antique Victorian quality rosewood tea caddy, having an attractive bombe sarcophagus
Rosewood
Wonderful quality antique Regency burr walnut tea caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
walnut tea caddy, a sarcophagus shaped with a domed shaped lift up lid to the top, opening to reveal two
Walnut
$1,497
H 8.27 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood and burr maple tea caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
Victorian tea caddy of sarcophagus form with beautiful swirling floral motifs along the borders, the hinged
Glass, Maple, Rosewood
William IV Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
William IV rosewood sarcophagus tea caddy. A wonderfully simple but Classic twin canister tea
Rosewood
Miniature Boulle Work Caddy
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A 19th century miniature boulle work box in the shape of a sarcophagus tea caddy. The wood box
Brass
Regency Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy, England, circa 1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
This neoclassic tea caddy's design was inspired by the sarcophaguses found in excavations in Greece
Mahogany
Walnut Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Port Chester, NY
A splendid sarcophagus shaped walnut tea caddy on charming bun feet, circa 1820. Good color and
Walnut
Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Port Chester, NY
A splendid sarcophagus shaped mahogany tea caddy with charming reeded detail on top, circa 1820
Mahogany
19th Century Boulle Rosewood Tea Caddy Box
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique 19th century Regency rosewood and brass inlaid sarcophagus shaped double tea caddy box that
Brass
Unavailable
H 37 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
19th Century English Teapoy from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Located in Alexandria, VA
English Regency teapoy in beautifully figured mahogany having a rectangular sarcophagus shaped tea
Silver Plate
19th Century Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century Regency rosewood sarcophagus tea caddy A tea caddy made of rosewood and in the
Rosewood
Sold
H 7.68 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, English, Box, Glass Mixer, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sarcophagus tea caddy. An English, rosewood case with glass mixer, dating to the
Glass, Wood
Inlaid Satinwood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Featured here is this rare and magnificent Inlaid Satinwood Sarcophagus-shaped Tea Caddy with
Brass
Sold
H 5.52 in W 8.86 in D 5.12 in
Antique Sarcophagus Tea Caddy, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Campaign, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sarcophagus tea caddy. An Anglo-Indian rosewood colonial campaign casket with
Wood
Early 19th Century British Georgian Inlaid Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in Hopewell, NJ
All original early 19th century English Georgian inlaid tea caddy in sarcophagus form. The body has
Mahogany
Sold
H 7.25 in W 10.75 in D 6 in
English Regency Georgian Period Inlaid Mahogany Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
period / Regency era (George III, 1760-1801) tea caddy with beautifully aged dark patina, features a
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 6.15 in W 8.86 in D 4.77 in
Antique Regency Rosewood Brass & Floral Marquetry Inlaid Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A 19th Century regency antique rosewood inlaid marquetry tea caddy sarcophagus-form box, in good
Rosewood
Sold
H 10 in W 18 in D 9.5 in
Monumental Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
English inlaid rosewood monumental size Sarcophagus shape tea caddy we have ever procured. In mint
Crystal, Brass
Antique Regency Yew Wood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Regency Period Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy Of Sarcophagus Form Having Boxwood Strung
Sold
H 8.67 in W 17.33 in D 11.42 in
Fine George iv Regency Sarcophagus Rosewood Amboyna Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and elegant Regancy George IV rosewood and amboyna wood marquetry sarcophagus tea caddy with
Rosewood, Amboyna
Sarcophagus Shaped Regency Tea Caddy c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sarcophagus shaped Regency tea caddy c1820 Date : c1820 Period : Regency Origin
Wood
Sarcophagus Shaped Regency Tea Caddy c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sarcophagus shaped Regency tea caddy c1820 Date : c1820 Period : Regency Origin
Wood
Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy
Located in Benington, Herts
A late Regency George IV mahogany sarcophagus shaped tea caddy with boxwood stringing and rosewood
Boxwood, Mahogany, Rosewood
Regency Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form c1820
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sarcophagus shaped Regency tea caddy c1820 Date : c1820 Period : Regency Origin
Wood
19th Century English Regency Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning early 19th century brass inlaid sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, with dome top opening to
Brass
c. 1820 English Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1820 sarcophagus form tea caddy box, English. Rosewood & burl thuya wood marquetry decoration
Velvet, Wood, Burl
Early 19th Century Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form c1830
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Early 19th century tea caddy of sarcophagus form Date : c1820 Period : Regency Origin
Wood
Sold
H 8.27 in W 13.98 in D 7.68 in
Ornate Antique Tea Caddy, English, Rosewood, Sarcophagus, Chest, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an ornate antique tea caddy. An English, rosewood sarcophagus chest with mother of pearl
Rosewood
Small Antique Georgian Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy. English C.1830
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful Georgian tea caddy. Tropical hardwood Lovely sarcophagus shape. Exquisite cross
Wood
Regency Tea Caddy in Burr Yew and Sarcophagus Shaped c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Burr yew sarcophagus shpaed Regency tea caddy c1820 Date : c1820 Period : Regency
Wood
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
Regency Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form in Burr Yew c1820
By Regency
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading :Regency tea caddy of Sarcophagus form in burr yew c1820 Date : c1820 Period : Regency
Wood
Sold
H 7.5 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
18th Century British Regency Sarcophagus Shaped Burl Yew Double Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Regency double tea caddy from, circa 1790 in sarcophagus form. Made from burr yew wood
Birdseye Maple
Antique Regency Goncalo Alves Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive Regency period sarcophagus shaped Goncalo Alves wood tea caddy having inlaid
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality Regency rosewood and brass inlaid tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the hinged top
Rosewood
Decoupage and Fruit Painted Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine early 19th century sarcophagus form tea caddy entirely decorated in original decoupaged
Wood, Paint
Regency Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English Regency period burr yew wood tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the angled top over flat
Ebony, Mahogany, Yew
George III walnut rosewood crossbanded tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III walnut rosewood crossbanded tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the interior converted to a
Walnut, Rosewood, Leather
c. 1830 William IV Period Tea Caddy
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
William IV period sarcophagus form tea caddy, English, circa 1830. Original interior fitted with a
Wood
Unusual Welsh Early 19th Century Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual early 19th Century Welsh tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the canted top with ebony faceted
Unusual Welsh Early 19th Century Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual early 19th century welsh tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the canted top with ebony faceted
Ebony, Kingwood, Walnut, Holly
English Regency Inlaid Shell Double Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
sarcophagus form tortoise shell tea caddy, raised on applied brass feet, decoration featuring mother of pearl
Tortoise Shell
Sold
H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 6.75 in
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Seashell Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century English Regency Mahogany sarcophagus form tea caddy with satinwood and holly wood
Bone, Mahogany, Satinwood, Holly
Sold
H 6.7 in W 12.21 in D 6.11 in
Exceptional Tunbridge Ware Double Compartment Tea Caddy with Rare Image of Pensh
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Exceptional Tunbridge ware sarcophagus double comparment & tea bowl caddy Date : c1865
Wood
Early English Victorian Tortoiseshell Sarcophagus-Form Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early English Victorian tortoiseshell sarcophagus-form tea caddy with mother-of-pearl inlay and
Early English Victorian Tortoiseshell Sarcophagus-Form Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early English Victorian tortoiseshell sarcophagus-form tea caddy with mother-of-pearl inlay and
Tea Caddy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sarcophagus shape tea caddy in mahogany.
English Tea Caddy of Rosewood
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely English tea caddy of sarcophagus form with rosewood exterior, hinged lid and brass
Ebony
Miniature Antique Georgian Mahogany Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Sample Georgian Sarcophagus Mahogany Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy shaped in sarcophagus form made from
Brass
English Antique Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine Regency period mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagus form, it features a wonderful early
Crystal
Regency 19th Century Burr Elm Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Regency Period Burr Elm Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy having Strung Decoration And
Elm
Mahogany Tea Caddy, Sarcophagus form, Early 19th Century
Located in Huntington, NY
Early 19th century Sarcophagus mahogany tea caddy Very rare retaining it's origanal removable
Brass
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy
Located in Savannah, GA
English Regency mahogany sarcophagus form tea caddy. Features include sectioned flat domed top
Brass
Antique Regency Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy. English C.1820
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful Late Georgian or Regency tea caddy. Exceptional quality Fantastic colour and figure
Wood
Small Antique Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy . English C.1830
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A lovely Georgian tea caddy. Tropical hardwood with boxwood stringing detail Two compartments
Wood
Small Antique Georgian Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy. English C.1830
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful Georgian tea caddy. Tropical hardwood Lovely sarcophagus shape. Exquisite cross
Wood
Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful early 19th century, Regency Period, rosewood tea caddy of sarcophagus form having
Rosewood
Antique English Regency Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Sarcophagus Shaped Regency Tea Caddy From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this
Brass
Large English Regency Tea Caddy in Mahogany, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A large English Regency tea caddy of sarcophagus form with two divisions, crystal mixing bowl and
Glass, Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
Sold
H 4.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.75 in
19th Century French Empire Chinoiserie Red Tole Tea Caddy Sarcophagus Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning antique French Empire Period red tole sarcophagus shaped tea caddy box in a Chinoiserie
Sheet Metal
$1,950
H 24 in W 25 in D 13.25 in
Petite Austrian Biedermeier Maple Bench with Out-Scrolled Arms from the 1840s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier petite maple wood upholstered window seat without-scrolled arms and cross stretcher from the mid-19th century. Born during the Biedermeier period that animate...
Maple
19th Century Biedermeier Blond Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century blond cherrywood Biedermeier three drawer chest with black lacquer accent. Excellent hand made quality. Has an Art Deco Modern looking appeal. The Art Deco period was...
Cherry, Fruitwood
Hollywood Regency Egyptian Green Malachite Trinket Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful polished green malachite decorative box with a lid. Brought from a trip to Egypt in the 1970s, this piece will be fabulous on a nightstand or coffee table. Dimensions...
Malachite
19th Century mahogany inlaid sideboard
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany inlaid bowfront sideboard, having a lovely figured top above a central drawer flanked either side with a single deep drawer to the right ...
Mahogany
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautifully honey colored fruitwood Biedermeier side chairs, with gently curved rectangular backs, the top and side inlaid with banding, the splat carved with a stylized fl...
Fruitwood
1889 The Blue Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful series. The sought after first edition, first impression. Illustrated with a frontis...
Paper
$1,975
H 15.75 in Dm 10 in
Austrian Biedermeier Wooden Compote with Classical Column Stand, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Austrian Biedermeier compote from the mid-19th century features a circular wooden bowl over an exquisite stand made of three elegant columns with ebonized wood capitals and base...
Wood
Vintage Wooden Trinket Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Small Walnut trinket box lined with felt. Original felt on the bottom. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970. ...
Felt, Wood
$132,361 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Southall, GB
A fine Regency period rectangular tea caddy, veneered in panels divided by fine metal stringing. Silver metal escutcheon and key. Complete with an initialled plaque on the lid and ro...
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior. The exterior is decorated in elaborate black and gilded motifs including...
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine regency mahogany davenport desk with brass mounts and leather inset top. Circa 1815. Dimensions: Height 36 x width 14 1/2 x depth 18 5/8 inches. CW4942.
Leather, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Located in Ljungby, SE
Fantastic Swedish Gustavian longcase clock. The case is a Stockholm work from around 1770/1780. It is lacquered and gilded with rich wood-carved details of, among other things, garla...
Iron, Brass
$284,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 25 in
Portrait of Lady Bagot - Niece to the Duke of Wellington
By Sir John Hoppner
Located in Miami, FL
The sitter is Mary Charlotte Anne Wellesly-Pole, eldest daughter of William, 4th Earl of Mornington and niece to the Duke of Wellington. This is one of Hoppner's best works. The sitt...
Oil
Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Blue Painted Wardrobe with Sunflowers Measurements: H. 183 cm - W. 128 (150 to the frames) cm - D. 55 (66 to the frames) cm Period: Late 18th century Origin: Bavarian Alps Wo...
Fir
$2,866Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 39.57 in D 9.06 in
Hollywood Regency Foliage Tall Planter Jardinière or Drinks Stand in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Hollywood Regency rectangular tall jardinière or drinks corner, Gold leaf, gilt iron, France, 1940s. This elegant tall plant stand is entirely made by hand. It features a leafe...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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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