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
Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
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
Silver
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball
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
Silver
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Southall, GB
A fine Regency period rectangular tea caddy, veneered in panels divided by fine metal stringing
Ivory, Tortoise 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
Tortoise Shell
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Tortoise Shell
Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Chest of tapered rectangular shape with silver stringing, a silver ball finial
Silver Plate
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Tortoise Shell
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
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
Shell
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Tortoise Shell
19th Century English Serpentine Front Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Serpentine Front Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Tortoise Shell
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
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
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
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
Silver
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Tortoise Shell
$5,250 / set
H 6 in W 7 in D 5 in
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver & Bone Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver & Bone Details
Tortoise Shell
Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with pagoda top, serpentine front, silver stringing and escutcheon
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
# ZA658 - Regency pressed tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. English, circa 1820 Click on "Dealer
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
Silver Plate
Pressed Tortoiseshell Rectangular Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
# ZA659 - Regency pressed tortoiseshell tea caddy. English, circa 1820 Click on "Dealer Details
Unavailable
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 2.25 in
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
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 5 in W 4 in D 3 in L 5 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
English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Eglomise Panel
Located in Natchez, MS
English Victorian Tortoishell Tea Caddy with Eglomise Panel with building.
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
Unavailable
H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
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
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
Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy on Paw Feet
Located in Summerland, CA
Good tortoiseshell color & patterning ( strong mottling and radiating veneer). Original paw feet
Shell
Unavailable
H 6.11 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
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
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 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
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English Regency period pagoda top tortoiseshell tea caddy. Circa 1825.
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine early 19th century tortoiseshell and Silver mounted caddy, it even retains the original
Tortoise Shell
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English tortoiseshell, ivory banded and metal strung tea caddy.
Tortoise Shell, Ivory
Immaculate Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
An immaculate and elegant survivor from 18th century England, this exceptional tortoiseshell tea
Silver, Bronze
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
Tortoise Shell, Bone
19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful tortoiseshell Serpentine front Tea Caddy. Each section divided with pewter stringing
Tortoise Shell
Regency period Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and impressive Regency period Gothic influenced Tortoiseshell tea caddy, having wonderful
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
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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
Brass, Pewter
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
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
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
Tortoise Shell
English Regency Leopard Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
English Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with serpentine and block front, bun feet.
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
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
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
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
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
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
Silver
George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
pleased to introduce this unusual wooden mounted red tortoiseshell tea caddy. The tea caddy of square
Shell, Wood
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Silver
Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Northampton, GB
delighted to offer this Victorian Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by silversmiths Deakin & Francis
Silver, Sterling 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
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
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
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
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
Fruitwood
Regency Period Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy in Bombe Form, c. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
pieces and tea caddies in various materials, please visit our website: www.williamwordantiques.com
Sold
H 4.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
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."
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 6.25 in W 7 in D 4 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
Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Bone Feet and Interior
Located in Richmond, VA
Great 19th century English tortoise shell tea caddy with bone feet and interior.
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Sold
H 5 in W 5.25 in L 5 in
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
Silver
Sold
H 7 in W 12.5 in D 6 in
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
Silver, Bronze
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large faux tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. Lovely shape and sterling plate on top this
Sterling Silver
Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Starburst tortoiseshell tea caddy. This absolutely stunning Regency Starburst pressed
Silver
Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
An antique tortoiseshell tea caddy with serpentine shaped front. Very minor chips with age and
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
Tortoise Shell, Boxwood
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
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
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
$10,500
H 54 in W 23.75 in D 18 in
Italian Bronze Garden Statue or Fountain of Pan Playing Flute, Early 20th C
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique Italian bronze & copper garden statue or sculpture of pan playing flute while standing on a conch shell on an oval plinth. From an estate with a world class garden, in th...
Bronze, Copper
$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
$99,695
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
$4,800
H 22.25 in W 23.25 in D 1 in
Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silk civil rank badge panel beautifully framed in a gilt Baux bamboo carved wood frame circa Qing dynasty mid-19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which ...
Silk
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting ....
Steel
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available
Marble
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
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
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$1,224
H 2.92 in W 4.3 in D 2.76 in
Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in London, GB
A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in the Gothic revival style in both p...
Brass
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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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