Tortoiseshell Tea Caddies
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large faux tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. Lovely shape and sterling plate on top this
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Antique 1860s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is of oval shape with a Tortoiseshell exterior
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball
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Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
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
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Southall, GB
A fine Regency period rectangular tea caddy, veneered in panels divided by fine metal stringing
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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
brass with two removable Tea Caddies with Tortoiseshell hinged lids and a central glass sugar bowl. The
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass, Pewter
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular form with a squared body and raised cavetto lid surmounted
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Shell
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1870, English tortoiseshell tea caddy with sunburst design. It is absolutely the finest one
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Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Faux Tortoiseshell Two Compartment Tea Caddy
Located in Folkestone, GB
Unusual early 19th century simulated tortoiseshell two compartment rectangular tea caddy with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Beech
Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is finished in vibrant green Tortoiseshell to the exterior
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
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
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Antique 1810s British Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Shell
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
Tortoiseshell tea caddy with inlaid mother of pearl from England. Metal lined under two lids
Category
Antique 1860s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular shape
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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
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Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with pagoda top, serpentine front, silver stringing and escutcheon
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
# ZA658 - Regency pressed tortoiseshell Tea Caddy.
English, circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Silver plated and faux tortoiseshell tea canister
Located in East Geelong, VIC
The bombe shape of this small tea canister is made of silver plate and covered with faux
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver Plate
Pressed Tortoiseshell Rectangular Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
# ZA659 - Regency pressed tortoiseshell tea caddy.
English, circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with inverted sides having a engraved applied silver mount with
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 2.25 in
Rectangular Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
# ZA662 - Rectangular Pressed tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with “weave” component on front and verso
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies
English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Eglomise Panel
Located in Natchez, MS
English Victorian Tortoishell Tea Caddy with Eglomise Panel with building.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
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
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Antique 18th Century British George II Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell
Located in South Coast, CA
no missing veneer or serious issues) and displays beautifully. Fine old tea caddies like this are so
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Brass Finial, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
# ZA660 - Octagonal pressed tortoiseshell tea caddy having brass finial and brass round feet
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies
George III Period 18th Century Octagonal-Shaped Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
silver handle. The tortoiseshell is inlaid with bone and the top opens to reveal the original lids and
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Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Tea Caddies
H 6.11 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The top is crisply inlaid with floral mother of pearl patterns and sterling silver borders. The tea
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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Tortoise Shell
H 5.91 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English Regency period pagoda top tortoiseshell tea caddy. Circa 1825.
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine early 19th century tortoiseshell and Silver mounted caddy, it even retains the original
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English tortoiseshell, ivory banded and metal strung tea caddy.
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Ivory
English House Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare tortoiseshell tea caddy in the shape of a house, inlaid with etched bone. The top is hollow
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Bone
19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful tortoiseshell Serpentine front Tea Caddy. Each section divided with pewter stringing
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Antique 1830s English George IV Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Regency period Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and impressive Regency period Gothic influenced Tortoiseshell tea caddy, having wonderful
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful English tortoiseshell tea caddy. The domed lid is decorated with silver stringing
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Regency Pressed Tortoiseshell Gothic Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
tortoiseshell tea caddy interior has two tortoiseshell lids with bone handles and traces of the original foil
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Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A rare late Regency period blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy
having pagoda top and silver strung
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English Regency Leopard Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
English Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with serpentine and block front, bun feet.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English Regency Tortoiseshell Double Tea Caddy
Located in Downingtown, PA
Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy,
Circa 1810
The Tortoiseshell tea caddy is of rectangular form
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Marine turtle
English pagoda top tortoiseshell tea caddy.
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English silver strung pagoda top tortoiseshell tea caddy, with serpentine front and conforming
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Ivory
English Regency Period Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
English Regency Period tortoiseshell tea caddy, having a stepped lid with canted corners, exuberant
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Georgian Style Antique Faux Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
In the Georgian era tea caddies were used in every wealthy home to hold and to keep their leaves
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Lacquer, Bone, Wood
Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
tea caddies, as it is strong, durable, and can be polished to a high shine. The term “tortoiseshell
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Antique 18th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency Period Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Bun Feet and Two (2) Compartments, England 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English Regency Blond Tortoiseshell Small Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty English Regency period blond tortoiseshell tea caddy with stringing, the interior with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English tortoiseshell tea caddy with undulating front and scalloped base with bun feet
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
George lll Period Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare George III period green tortoiseshell tea caddy of domed rectangular form, surmounted by a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A early 19th century tortoiseshell rectangular tea caddy with a slightly domed lid. There is a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
An English tortoiseshell tea caddy. A rectangular shape with rounded corners and a domed lid with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Fine Quality Regency Pagoda Form Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good English pagoda form tortoiseshell tea caddy, the pressed shell dome centered with a silver
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A English Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with a domed lid containing a silver final pull, silver
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
French Boulle, Brass and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare 19th Century French Boulle, Brass and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. Elaborate boulle work, French
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Fine English tortoiseshell mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English tortoiseshell tea caddy, the pagoda top beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl over
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Regency Tea Caddy in Blonde Tortoiseshell & Ivory, c. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine 'Blonde' Tortoiseshell tea caddy, dating from the early 1800s. The exterior in reflecting
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Exceptional Late 18th Century English Tea Caddy in Tortoiseshell
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional quality late 18th century English octagonal tea caddy in tortoise shell with a
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
An excellent and rare Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
ENGLISH Circa 1820
The caddy measures 7
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Antique Late 18th Century German George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Fruitwood
Regency Period Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy in Bombe Form, c. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc
Located in Savannah, GA
: The Story of British Tea Chests and Caddies by Anne Stevens."
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Antique 1790s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
Lovely English Regency Tortoiseshell Footed Tea Caddy with Intach Interior
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
For connoisseurs this tortoise shell tea caddy is a gem. Shaped in the classic regency form and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Bone Feet and Interior
Located in Charleston, SC
Great 19th century English tortoise shell tea caddy with bone feet and interior.
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Petite Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A petite English Regency tea caddy with pagoda top and a bow front. Bone edging around opening and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Superior Early 19th Century Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy on Lion's Paw Feet
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
For connoisseurs this fine tea caddy is a gem. All surfaces are clad with silver stringed tortoise
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver, Bronze
H 7 in W 12.5 in D 6 in
Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Starburst tortoiseshell tea caddy.
This absolutely stunning Regency Starburst pressed
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Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
An antique tortoiseshell tea caddy with serpentine shaped front. Very minor chips with age and
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Antique 1860s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Georgian Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
green tortoiseshell tea caddy. The tea caddy is finished in vibrant green tortoiseshell to the exterior
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Boxwood
Regency Period Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell tea caddy from the Regency period in England. Silver monogram plate on top and silver
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Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Velvet, Wood
19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous 19th century tea caddy with silver mounts. Octagonal shaped with original liner.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
European Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, circa 1860
Located in Savannah, GA
European tortoiseshell tea caddy on a conforming base with brass keyhole and ball feet, circa 1860.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Georgian Tortoiseshell Pagoda Top Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A Georgian tortoiseshell pagoda top tea caddy, serpentine front with skirted base, pewter string
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Pewter, Silver
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, circa 1820.
A beautiful 19th century English Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy. The
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Shell
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an English Regency tea caddy in excellent condition with good color and form. The contoured
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Superb 19th Century English Tortoiseshell Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An English tortoiseshell serpentine tea caddy with double compartment, second quarter 19th century
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Rare Chinese Export Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, circa 1840-1850
Located in London, GB
A rare Chinese export tortoiseshell tea caddy made for the Dutch market.
The exterior has
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Antique 1840s Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Skirted Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century English Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with skirted base.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 4.5 in W 7.75 in D 4.5 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Bun Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency period tortoiseshell tea caddy with skirted base and bun feet, England, early 19th century.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
George III Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Dome lid, Two Compartment with Key
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Geoerge III tortoiseshell tea caddy. The dome top is decorated with a silver monogram plate and
Category
Antique 1820s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver, Brass
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Antique English Black Walnut Tea Caddy, circa 1850
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is an exquisite black walnut tea caddy. It is in excellent condition and has a beautiful finish.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Tea Caddies
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Walnut
18th Century Georgian Period English Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
Beloved for its aesthetic beauty and exceptionally high quality, Georgian period furniture and decoration are arguably the most sought after and enduring pieces in British history. T...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
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Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
The burgundy / brown lacquer is decorated with gold depicting figures and buildings in a landscape. The caddy stands on four carved wooden feet in the shape of claws. The interior co...
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Antique Early 1900s English Decorative Boxes
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Tortoiseshell Tea Caddies For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of tortoiseshell tea caddies available for sale. Each of these unique tortoiseshell tea caddies was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, tortoise shell and ivory. Tortoiseshell tea caddies have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Tortoiseshell tea caddies bearing Regency or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Tortoiseshell Tea Caddies?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,850, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $11,184 highest priced.
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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