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
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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
$1,621
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
$1,622Sale 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
$2,552
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 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
Antique Rosewood Sarcophagus Shape British Tea Caddy
Located in Bridgeport, CT
British tea caddy finely crafted from rosewood and accentuated with a contrasting wood. It
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
19th Century English Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinguished 19th-century English Regency period sarcophagus-form tea caddy, masterfully crafted
Metal
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
$1,282
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
$1,282
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
$1,950
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
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
$1,451
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
Regency Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy, Ormolu Handles, England, Circa 1820
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy Of Sarcophagus Form Having
Yew
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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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
Large Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality Georgian 18th century mahogany rectangular tea caddy having replacement brass axe drop handle to hinged lid enclosing cavity with attractive inlaid decoration througho...
Mahogany
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Tortoise Shell
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
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 silver badge. English, circa 1870.
Silver
$1,370Sale Price / set|65% Off
H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. The Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Scriver, A Single Glass Ink...
Brass
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...
Bronze, Lead
Period Georgian Tea Caddy, Circa 1790-1810
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1790-1810 period Georgian tea caddy made from Mahogany. The tea caddy has been used well and loved over many centuries. The top has a brass ring with which to lift the lid. ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Type Jewelry Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid 19th Century campaign type jewelry box in rosewood with inlaid brass bands and inset flush-mount handle on the center of the lid, opening to a relined interior with a fitted tray...
Brass
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
Georgian Novelty Apple Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Shaped as an Apple From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this superb Georgian Apple Treen Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy carved from Treen as a novelty Apple with a but...
Wood
French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket
Located in London, GB
The whole casket is richly decorated. Standing on lions paw feet adorned with baroque motifs the scene on top depicts cupid stood beside two lovers (possibly) Daphne and Apollo. The ...
Silver Plate
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. The Tea Caddy is of oval shape with a To...
Silver
George III Period Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th century, Georgian Mahogany Rectangular Tea Caddy, Having Original Brass Handle To Hinged Top, Enclosing Divisions, With Unusual Glazed Panels To Front Bearin...
Mahogany
$13,700 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
$161,977
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
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. The Tea Caddy of octagonal form veneered in Harewood with inlaid twin Tuscan Columns ...
Boxwood
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.