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Tortoiseshell Tea Caddies

Antique English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Georgian Period
Antique English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Georgian Period

Antique English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Georgian Period

Located in Northampton, GB

The tea caddy remains complete with a working lock and tasselled key and is a rare example of late eighteenth century tortoiseshell tea caddies.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Antique English Edwardian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Martin Hall & Co
Antique English Edwardian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Martin Hall & Co

Antique English Edwardian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Martin Hall & Co

Located in Northampton, GB

A decorative example of early twentieth century English silver mounted tea ware, combining elegant proportions with detailed silver work associated with Edwardian tortoiseshell tea c...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Opening the Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy reveals an interior faced in boxwood surrounding a single tea storage compartment.

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell, Wood, Boxwood

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball feet. Circa 1870.

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Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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.

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Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in 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...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England Circa 1820
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England Circa 1820

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England Circa 1820

Located in Dallas, TX

An exceptional early nineteenth-century tortoiseshell tea caddy of fine Georgian craftsmanship, presented in fabulous condition.

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Vintage 1920s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design

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 I’ve ever owned! No cracks no restoration absolutely mint.

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Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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.

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Antique 1810s British Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century

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

English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl

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.  Excellent condition, circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Saunders & Shepherd
Antique English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Saunders & Shepherd

Antique English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Saunders & Shepherd

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This late Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy by Saunders & Shepherd dates to 1895 and is designed in an elegant sarcophagus form raised upon sterling silver b...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch Regency Tortoiseshell, Bone & Silver Tea Caddy, Circa 1820
Dutch Regency Tortoiseshell, Bone & Silver Tea Caddy, Circa 1820

Dutch Regency Tortoiseshell, Bone & Silver Tea Caddy, Circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare early 19th-century Dutch tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1820, of refined casket form with a softly domed hinged lid, canted serpentine corners, and richly figured tortoiseshel...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Bone, Parchment

Dutch Tortoiseshell Serpentine Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts and Stringing
Dutch Tortoiseshell Serpentine Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts and Stringing

Dutch Tortoiseshell Serpentine Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts and Stringing

Located in Downingtown, PA

Dutch Tortoiseshell Serpentine Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts and Stringing Circa 1830 This Dutch tea caddy is of rectangular form with a serpentine front and back, veneered throughou...

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Antique 1830s Dutch Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

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Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 6 in W 9 in D 5 in

Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with pagoda top, serpentine front, silver stringing and escutcheon. Standing on four Tagua nut feet. The interior features two compartments with most of the...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Pressed  Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Pressed  Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, circa 1820

Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, circa 1820

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H 6 in Dm 5.5 in L 6 in

Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

# ZA658 - Regency pressed tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. English, circa 1820 Click on "Dealer Details" or "Contact Dealer" button below for answers to any questions you may have- inc...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Silver plated and faux tortoiseshell tea canister
Silver plated and faux tortoiseshell tea canister

Silver plated and faux tortoiseshell tea canister

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H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

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 tortoiseshell. The domed lid is topped with a ball knop and the piece sits on four silver pla...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate

Pressed Tortoiseshell Rectangular Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Pressed Tortoiseshell Rectangular Tea Caddy, circa 1820

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” or “Contact Dealer" below for answers to any questions you may have, including pr...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century
Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century

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 the word Tea on the front. This delightful collectable tea caddy is hallmarked Ches...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rectangular Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Rectangular Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

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, circa 1800 Click on "Dealer Details" or "Contact Dealer" button below fo...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies

English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Eglomise Panel
English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Eglomise Panel

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
Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy

Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy

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H 4.75 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in

Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Very rare, striking red tortoiseshell and silver oval tea caddy with beautifully engraved solid silver edging, escutcheon and ring pull handle. The silver edge on the opening of the...

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Antique 18th Century British George II Tea Caddies

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Silver

Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell
Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell

Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell

Located in South Coast, CA

Mid-1800s, perhaps earlier, the breathtaking old early Victorian tortoise shell tea caddy you see here is complete, in really fine condition (very slight imperfections consistent wit...

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Brass Finial, circa 1820
Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Brass Finial, circa 1820

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. English, Circa 1820 Click on "Dealer Details" or "Contact Dealer" button below for a...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy on Paw Feet
Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy on Paw 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 Original interior lids with bone knobs (one replaced) Cartouche intact Condition – ...

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Antique 1820s British Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

George III Period 18th Century Octagonal-Shaped Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
George III Period 18th Century Octagonal-Shaped Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

George III Period 18th Century Octagonal-Shaped Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The octagonal shaped domed caddy top is inlaid with sterling silver stringing and has a scrolled silver handle. The tortoiseshell is inlaid with bone and the top opens to reveal the ...

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Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Tea Caddies

Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy
Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy

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 caddy top is chamfered with a sarcophagus rectangular form and a silver escutcheon...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Tortoiseshell tea caddy

Tortoiseshell tea caddy

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H 6 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 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
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine early 19th century tortoiseshell and Silver mounted caddy, it even retains the original engraved mixing bowl.

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

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

Immaculate Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Immaculate Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Immaculate Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 7.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in

Immaculate Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

An immaculate and elegant survivor from 18th century England, this exceptional tortoiseshell tea caddy showcases fine craftsmanship and exquisite materials. The caddy features sterli...

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Antique 1820s British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Bronze

English House Tortoiseshell  Tea Caddy
English House Tortoiseshell  Tea Caddy

English House Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 7.75 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in

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, interlined with velvet. Double tea compartments are covered with tortoiseshell lid...

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell, Bone

19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 5.5 in W 8 in D 5.25 in

19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

Wonderful tortoiseshell Serpentine front Tea Caddy. Each section divided with pewter stringing. Standing on tague nut feet with twin lidded compartments with bone knobs. Silver escut...

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Antique 1830s English George IV Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Regency period Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Regency period Tortoiseshell tea caddy

Regency period Tortoiseshell tea caddy

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H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in

Regency period Tortoiseshell tea caddy

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A rare and impressive Regency period Gothic influenced Tortoiseshell tea caddy, having wonderful embossed decoration to all four side and a pagoda style lid, opening to reveal two li...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

A wonderful English tortoiseshell tea caddy. The domed lid is decorated with silver stringing reaching from each corner to the central silver knob on top of the lid. There is also a ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest
Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest

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H 8.27 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest

Located in Northampton, GB

Upon opening the Tea Chest the interior is lined in green velvet and faced in brass with two removable Tea Caddies with Tortoiseshell hinged lids and a central glass sugar bowl.

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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Tea Caddies

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Brass, Pewter

Regency Pressed Tortoiseshell Gothic Tea Caddy
Regency Pressed Tortoiseshell Gothic Tea Caddy

Regency Pressed Tortoiseshell Gothic Tea Caddy

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H 6.3 in W 6.89 in D 4.34 in

Regency Pressed Tortoiseshell Gothic Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

A wonderful rare tea caddy with pressed gothic arches to all four sides, with pagoda top and vacant silver initial plaque. Stands on four silver plated ball feet. This exquisite g...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 5.71 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Regency Circa 1811 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Antique Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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 decoration enclosing tortoiseshell lidded interior with original paper foil lining.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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

English Regency Leopard Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English Regency Leopard Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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
English Regency Tortoiseshell Double Tea Caddy

English Regency Tortoiseshell Double Tea Caddy

Located in Downingtown, PA

Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Circa 1810 The Tortoiseshell tea caddy is of rectangular form with a rectangular body and is raised on its original ball feet. The interior of the ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Marine turtle

English pagoda top tortoiseshell tea caddy.
English pagoda top tortoiseshell tea caddy.

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 case enclosing two lidded compartments on ball feet. Circa 1840.

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory

English Regency Period Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English Regency Period Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

English Regency Period Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Charlottesville, VA

English Regency Period tortoiseshell tea caddy, having a stepped lid with canted corners, exuberant floral design mother-of-pearl marquetry inlaid lid and front panels, set on wooden...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Georgian Style Antique Faux Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Georgian Style Antique Faux Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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 fresh.

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Early 20th Century British Georgian Tea Caddies

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Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy

Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Extremely Rare Single Piece Veneer Tea Caddy From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this extremely rare red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy.

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Antique 18th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in

George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Georgian Tea Caddy Circa 1780 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to introduce this unusual wooden mounted red tortoiseshell tea caddy.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Faced In Boxwood From our Tea Caddy collection, we are thrilled to offer this Antique Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy.

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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
English Regency Blond Tortoiseshell Small Tea Caddy

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 foil lining, circa 1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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. The interior with two unlined compartments for tea, each lid with tortoise shell ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

George lll Period Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
George lll Period Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

George lll Period Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 5.91 in W 6.89 in D 3.55 in

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 silver finial, circa 1800. Regency period. Enclosing two lidded compartments with...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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 pewter or silver central plaque on the lid and bone stringing around the opening. The i...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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 plaque initialed PEB. Velvet lined interior lid and intact interior lining. S...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Fine Quality Regency Pagoda Form Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Fine Quality Regency Pagoda Form Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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 boss over a shaped lid, resting on a bombe form base with an ivory keyhole escutcheo...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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 key hole escutcheon and oval silver plaque. There is one interior compartment with a...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis
Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis

Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING With Mounted Intricate Silver Work From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by silv...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Featuring Alternating Panels From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this fine Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

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Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Boulle, Brass and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, 19th Century
French Boulle, Brass and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, 19th Century

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 tea caddy in rare three color enamel, bronze dore borders and mounts, boulle work on...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Fine English tortoiseshell mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy
Fine English tortoiseshell mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy

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 a shaped body, the interior with two ivory topped lids the whole on silver ball fe...

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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
Regency Tea Caddy in Blonde Tortoiseshell & Ivory, c. 1820

Regency Tea Caddy in Blonde Tortoiseshell & Ivory, c. 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Milford, NH

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Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top, circa 1820
Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top, circa 1820

Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top, circa 1820

Located in London, GB

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Regency Period Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy in Bombe Form, c. 1820

Regency Period Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy in Bombe Form, c. 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Regency period Tea Caddy in Tortoise-shell, the richly-colored exterior constructed in Bombe form.

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Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Dutch late Regency or early Biedermeier period tea caddy, circa 1830, veneered in richly mottled tortoiseshell with deep amber, chestnut, and dark brown figuring. The compact ...

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Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc

Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc

Located in Savannah, GA

This lovely elongated decagon shaped tented topped tea caddy is made from ivory with ten panels separated by tortoiseshell stringing as well as tortoise outlining the bottom.

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Lovely English Regency Tortoiseshell Footed Tea Caddy with Intach Interior

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 standing on four winged lion paw bronze feet the brass edged and bronze rosette adorne...

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19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Bone Feet and Interior
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Bone Feet and Interior

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.

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Petite Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top
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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 a silver cartouche on the lid. An escutcheon in front with a base skirt and button ...

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Superior Early 19th Century Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy on Lion's Paw Feet
Superior Early 19th Century Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy on Lion's Paw Feet

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 shell and the domed octagonal body elegantly raised on gilt bronze lion paw feet co...

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Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts
Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts

Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts

Located in Northampton, GB

Pieces combining tortoiseshell and silver were produced as luxury tea wares during the Georgian period, when tea remained an expensive household commodity stored securely within fitt...

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H 4.5 in W 14.5 in D 8 in

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

A very large faux tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. Lovely shape and sterling plate on top this hasn't been monogramed. Sitting on ball feet, circa 1860.

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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.