Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut tea caddy having a fabulous burr walnut box with
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
Walnut
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut tea caddy having a fabulous burr walnut box with
Walnut
$984Sale Price|40% Off
H 4.73 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Walnut Veneer Parquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A 19th Century Antique English Victorian Ebonised Walnut Veneer Tea Caddy With Brass Handle &
Brass
$275
H 5 in W 5.25 in D 4.5 in
Antique English Victorian Dovetailed Walnut Tea Caddy Small Desk Trinket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Dovetailed Walnut Tea Caddy Small Desk Trinket Box. Item features
Walnut
Handmade Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlay Tea Caddy With Brass Hinges
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Handmade Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlay Tea Caddy With Brass Hinges A tea caddy is a box, jar
Brass, Zinc
$1,360
H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 5.32 in
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Brass Mounted Tea Caddy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut and brass mounted tea caddy having a superb quality
Brass
$1,770Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.12 in W 7.01 in D 4.45 in
Victorian Decorative Brass Bound Burr Walnut Domed Tea Caddy Chest With Key
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Exquisite 19th Century Victorian Decorative Brass Bound Burr Walnut Domed Tea Caddy Chest
Brass
$922
H 4.34 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Studded Tea Caddy With Engraved Brass & Green Baize
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Beautiful Victorian Burr Walnut Studded TeaCaddy Chest With Engraved Brass Details & Camel Bone
Brass
$824
H 4.93 in W 7.88 in D 4.53 in
Antique Dome Top Tea Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Box, Gothic Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dome top tea caddy. An English, burr walnut and brass capped loose leaf box
Walnut
19th Century Burl Walnut Tea Box
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely 19th century burl walnut tea box from England. Very beautiful box with a beautiful brass
Walnut
19th Century English Wedgewood Retailed Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
By Wedgwood & Co
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning, fine quality English Victorian brass-mounted walnut tea caddy, retailed by Wedgwood
Brass
Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tea Caddy. One tea box is fully lined with aluminum, while the
Aluminum
Rectangular Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Folkestone, Kent
An early 19th century walnut two compartment tea caddy banded in rosewood.
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Floral Marquetry Teapoy
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Victorian walnut floral marquetry teapoy, of serpentine outline, the top opening to an interior
Walnut
English Burl Walnut Tea Caddy With Decorative Brass Mounts
Located in Free Union, VA
A handsome Victorian era burl wood tea caddy retaining much of its interior silvering. The exterior
Brass
Unavailable
H 4.73 in W 8.27 in D 4.93 in
Victorian 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy with Original Features
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
An original Victorian 19th century Tunbridge ware tea caddy with 2 inner compartments and working
Brass
Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy by "Parkins & Gotto"
By Parkins & Gotto
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Tea Caddy Having Original Brass Mounted Decoration
Walnut
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H 6.7 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Victorian Walnut Domed Topped Cut Brass Mounted Tea Caddy
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique Victorian domed top twin tea caddy, circa 1860 in date. It is
Brass
19th Century Walnut Tea Box / Box
Located in Brussels, Brussels
19th century walnut tea box or chest from England with its working key Lovely tea chest with two
Walnut
1880s English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Tea Caddy Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1880s English Tunbridge inlaid walnut tea caddy box.
Walnut
19th Century English Walnut Tea Caddy Box with Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English walnut tea caddy box with inlay. Tea caddy box has two storage compartments.
Walnut
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H 4.25 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Walnut Tea Caddy with Geometrical Exotic Inlays and Enamaling, English, ca. 1870
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Walnut tea caddy with geometrical exotic inlays and enamaling, English, ca. 1870, with an inlaid
Walnut
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H 4.5 in W 9 in D 4.75 in
Walnut Dome Top Tea Caddy with Brass and Bone Decoration, English, circa 1870
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Walnut dome top tea caddy with brass and bone decoration, English, circa 1870 Dimensions: W 9
Brass
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H 5.5 in W 9.75 in D 5.25 in
Burl Walnut Dome-Top Tea Caddy, with Elaborate Brass Work with Key English, 1860
Located in Banner Elk, NC
19th Century dome-top tea caddy, with elaborate and intricate brass work, with lids present and
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Alder Root Tea Caddy
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Delightful Swedish tea caddy, circa 1870. Made from alder root with its tight burr and rich
Walnut
William IV Burr Walnut Teapoy
Located in Altrincham, GB
William IV burr walnut teapoy c1830-40, circular hinged top opening to two cylinder caddies and
Walnut
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H 7.88 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Burr Walnut Domed Topped Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique Scottish Victorian domed top tea caddy, circa 1860 in date. It is
Brass
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H 6.25 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique English Burl Burr Walnut Wooden Victorian Double Tea Caddy 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Example of an English Georgian style Well figured Burr Walnut Double Interior Section Tea
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
Antique Victorian Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian mahogany tea caddy having a shaped figured mahogany lift up top opening to reveal
Walnut
19th Century Walnut and Brass Tea Caddy
Located in Houston, TX
English figured walnut tea caddy from the 19th Century. It has a rectangular form with a hinged
Walnut
19th Century English Walnut Presentation Tea Caddy
Located in Savannah, GA
English walnut tea caddy with slight domed top and etched brass fittings. There is a presentation
Brass
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Teapoy
Located in Suffolk, GB
original tea caddies. It boasts a pretty burr walnut crossbanded shaped frieze and stands on elegant shaped
Walnut
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H 6.75 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Burl Walnut Tea Caddy & Matching Tea Caddy Spoons, U.K. Circa 1860
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
housing twin tea canisters with confirming hinged lids and retaining its original functioning lock
Silver Plate
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H 6.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
Great Shape & Color, English 19th Century Tea Caddy in Burl Walnut with Dome Top
Located in Lisse, NL
A very pleasing, late 19th century, double box tea caddy. This marvellous tea caddy is in very
Wood, Burl
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Domed Tea Caddy, circa 1880
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A beautiful English Victorian burr walnut tea caddy with domed top and decorated with cut-out brass
Brass
Victorian 1870 Walnut Inlaid Tulipwood Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
This is a Victorian 1870 walnut inlaid tulipwood Tunbridge ware twin lidded tea caddy. It has a
Walnut
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Unusual 19th Century Victorian Period Brown English Burr Walnut Tea Caddy, 1860
Located in London, GB
An unusual 19th century English tea caddy. Of oval form in attractive burr walnut veneer, including
Walnut
Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy with a Pin Cushion Top
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Victorian burr walnut tea caddy with a pin cushion top. An outstanding burr walnut, twin lidded
Wood
Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy with a Pin Cushion Top
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Victorian burr walnut tea caddy with a pin cushion top. An outstanding burr walnut, twin lidded
Wood
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H 8 in W 13 in D 7 in
English Mid-19th Century Trinity House Tea Caddy "Shipping on the Thames" Scenes
Located in Wells, ME
English ships. This three compartment tea caddy is made of burl walnut, mahogany, sycamore, boxwood and
Boxwood, Mahogany, Sycamore, Walnut, Burl
Victorian Tunbridge Ware Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tunbridge ware tea caddy with a view of Eridge castle on the top, veneered in Walnut. The
Walnut
Dome Top Victorian 1850 Brass Inlaid Walnut Twin Lidded Tea Caddy
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A dome top Victorian 1850 brass inlaid walnut, twin lidded tea caddy. It has walnut to the interior
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Cookeville, TN
This American tea caddy is simple but makes a statement with maple string inlay and geometrical
Maple, Walnut
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
19th Century Rosewood Dressing/Jewellery Box
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Rosewood Dressing table box with Mother of pearl car-touché to the centre of the lid, the lid does have age related shrinkage. To the inside of the lid it has a blue velvet...
Rosewood
Quality antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid tea caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid tea caddy having a lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid tea caddy with beautiful detail to the box opening to reveal two rec...
Wood
$1,586Sale Price / set|60% 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
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
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
$3,418
H 8.51 in W 18.51 in D 11.62 in
Antique Regency Mahogany & Rosewood Brass Inlaid Campaign Writing Slope Box
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have an impressive antique Regency (1811-1820) Mahogany & Rosewood Brass inlaid campaign writing slope box with a side drawer and multiple hidden internal compartments and dr...
Brass
$1,658
H 5.2 in W 8.8 in D 4.8 in
Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut & Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
A very pleasing, late 19th century, double compartment tea caddy. This marvellous and rare tea caddy is in very good condition and the burl walnut has a truly warm, deep and rich pa...
Bronze, Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Quality Rosewood Tea Caddy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th Century Victorian quality rosewood tea caddy having a lift up top opening to reveal a fitted interior with a pair of lidded tea boxes and a glass mixing bowl. In lovely...
Other
A Hand Painted Apple Shaped Tea Caddy
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A 20th Century Hand Painted Hinged Lidded Tea Caddy In The Shape Of An Apple With A Metal Patinated Stalk A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister, or other receptacle used to store tea...
Wood
George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Inlay & Burled Crossbanding
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Inlay & Burled Crossbanding, ca. 1790
Mahogany
$1,643Sale 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 and Individual Handled Lids, Centred on Four Bun Feet Circa 1700's Great patina em...
Brass
Georgian 18th Century Rosewood Square Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An attractive and well figured, late 18th century Square rosewood tea caddy having boxwood Stringing and key escutcheon with original brass Hinges to lid and working lock and key ...
Rosewood
Victorian Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
Dome Topped Tea Caddy From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Coromandel Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is veneered to the exterior in ...
Wood
Quality antique George III mahogany tea caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique George III mahogany tea caddy having a quality antique George III mahogany tea caddy with satinwood stringing inlay, with a lift up lid opening to reveal two lidded r...
Mahogany
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.