A FRUITWOOD TEA CADDY IN THE FORM OF A PEAR

A fine novelty fruitwood tea caddy in the form of an apple. lathe turned and with a soft honey patina, restoration to the lid at the hinge. England...

An unusual William IV mahogany tea caddy in the form of a pedestal sideboard with a hinged lid opening to reveal a central well for a mixing bowl (now missing) flanked by two removab...

A sweet fruitwood tea caddy or decorative box, inlayed with light mahogany. No key.

A Handmade Victorian Fruitwood & Inlay Tea Caddy With Zinc Lining A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister, or other receptacle used to store tea. When first introduced to Europe from Asia, tea was extremely expensive, and kept under lock and key. The containers used were often expensive and decorative, to fit in with the rest of a drawing-room or other reception room. Hot water was carried up from the kitchen, and the tea made...

This Unique Antique Pear Tea Caddy holds a beautiful shape and patination, has a steel hinge and escutcheon. This Pear Tea Caddy is topped with a rea...

Regency Mahogany sarcophagus form tea caddy. With Brass keyhole escutcheon.