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Tea Caddies For Sale
Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise Tea Caddy Box
Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise Tea Caddy Box

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise Tea Caddy Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and remarkable Anglo Indian box turtle tea caddy, the well marked upper shell hollowed and intricately filled with a star inlaid panel, the base with a lidded box, all in exotic...

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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tea Caddies

Materials

Bone, Wood, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood

Small Mahogany Tea Caddy
Small Mahogany Tea Caddy

Small Mahogany Tea Caddy

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Small mahogany tea caddy with a hinged, faceted lid outlined by simple line inlay. The lid opens to a metal-lined interior with plain compartment space.

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19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Tea caddy - Napoleon III - Ebonized and Inlayed
Mid 19th Century Tea caddy - Napoleon III - Ebonized and Inlayed

Mid 19th Century Tea caddy - Napoleon III - Ebonized and Inlayed

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant Napoleon III period tea caddy, finely decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay forming a geometric clover pattern on the lid, framed by delicate brass stringing. The ri...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo Chinese Padouk Tea Caddy
19th Century Anglo Chinese Padouk Tea Caddy

19th Century Anglo Chinese Padouk Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Rare Mid 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Rectangular Tea Caddy Having Attractive Silver Plate Mounted Decoration Throughout, The Hinged Lid Enclosing Two Lidded Divisions, W...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Padouk

Prince of Wales Inlaid Octagonal Box
Prince of Wales Inlaid Octagonal Box

Prince of Wales Inlaid Octagonal Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

George III octagonal mahogany and boxwood inlaid box with unusual Price of Wales feather inlay, the edges strung in boxwood or holly, retaining pleasing old finish and original lock,...

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1790s English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Antique English Georgian Silver Tea Caddy by William Vincent
Antique English Georgian Silver Tea Caddy by William Vincent

Antique English Georgian Silver Tea Caddy by William Vincent

By William Vincent

Located in Northampton, GB

Hallmarked Sterling by William Vincent of London Dated 1779 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of slight...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sheffield Tea Caddy Box
Vintage Sheffield Tea Caddy Box

Vintage Sheffield Tea Caddy Box

By Sheffield

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage tea caddy or box. This vintage piece is rare and it is captivating. Octagonal in silver plated finish, this piece can have a variety of uses. This piece displays...

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1930s American Edwardian Vintage Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate

Tea Caddy - Elie Bleu Paris
Tea Caddy - Elie Bleu Paris

Tea Caddy - Elie Bleu Paris

By Elie Bleu

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful vintage tea caddy, made by the French brand Elie Bleu Paris. The box is made of beautifully veneered / greened wood with black piping. Th...

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Early 2000s French Modern Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate

Small Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
Small Burl Walnut Tea Caddy

Small Burl Walnut Tea Caddy

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Small burl walnut tea caddy with a hinged lid opening to a divided interior fitted with two compartments. Veneered exterior with strongly figured burl panels.

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19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Walnut

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. The Tea Caddy of bombe form with flared bas...

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1810s British Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Late 18th century Georgian Period Mahogany Oblong tea caddy having very attractive inlaid decoration to front and hinged top enclosing double lidded interior with original paper foil landing. This particular caddy is relatively plain and simple in design, but is lifted significantly with the attractive inlaid decoration. It remains in relatively good condition and had clearly been well loved throughout its life. Tea was a precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves, keeping them safe from the house staffs potential wandering hands. This 18th century tea caddy...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Tea Caddy
19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Tea Caddy

19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Tea Caddy

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful antique Napoleon III tea box, crafted of black ebonised wood. The inlay is in Boulle style, marquetry of mother-of-pearl, brass and tortoise. The interior has tree compartm...

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1860s Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Set of Four, Coffee Tea, Sugar and Flour Dispensers
Set of Four, Coffee Tea, Sugar and Flour Dispensers

Set of Four, Coffee Tea, Sugar and Flour Dispensers

Located in Delray Beach, FL

unique containers hand crafted from Cypress wood artistic craftsmanship the lid comes off and each has acrylic container in . Originally came from...

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1950s American Vintage Tea Caddies

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Period Georgian Tea Caddy, Circa 1790-1810
Period Georgian Tea Caddy, Circa 1790-1810

Period Georgian Tea Caddy, Circa 1790-1810

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1790-1810 period Georgian tea caddy made from Mahogany. The tea caddy has been used well and loved over many centuries. The top has a brass ring with which to lift the lid. ...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century
Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century

Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Impressive English Georgian Period Conch Shell Flame Grain Mahogany Single Teacaddy of outstanding quality and workmanship and compact size. Circa 1790. The hinged lid cross banded ...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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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19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Penwork Tea Caddy
19th Century English Penwork Tea Caddy

19th Century English Penwork Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Penwork Tea Caddy

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19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Burr Yew 19th Century Tea Caddy
Burr Yew 19th Century Tea Caddy

Burr Yew 19th Century Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Attractive And Good Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period, Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy Having Boxwood Strung Decoration Throughout, The Hinged Pagoda Top Enclosing Two Lidded ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Yew

19th-century English Tea Caddy by P. & F. Schäfer, London
19th-century English Tea Caddy by P. & F. Schäfer, London

19th-century English Tea Caddy by P. & F. Schäfer, London

Located in Delft, NL

19th-century English Tea Caddy by P. & F. Schäfer, London A Tea Caddy by the toiletry bag makers P. & F. Schäfer, 19th century (John Philip Schäfer, Sophia Schäfer, Christian Philip...

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19th Century Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

English Regency Pagoda Form Tea Caddy
English Regency Pagoda Form Tea Caddy

English Regency Pagoda Form Tea Caddy

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Unusual pagoda form caddy finely figured veneers. Interior lids are original and match the exterior of the caddy, resting on brass ball feet

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Serpentine Form Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Serpentine Form Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Serpentine Form Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Rare serpentine form English Regency tea caddy. The base with sloping sides, the interior with two fitted compartments.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Tea Caddy, circa 1780
Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Tea Caddy, circa 1780

Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Tea Caddy, circa 1780

Located in Incline Village, NV

Nice mellow patina on this 18th century English mahogany tea caddy with three interior compartments. Two end sections have incised geometric carved lids. Tapered all around from top ...

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1780s English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Papier-mâché Tea Caddy
English Victorian Papier-mâché Tea Caddy

English Victorian Papier-mâché Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Papier-mâché Circa 1850 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this petit form Papier-mâché Tea Caddy dating to the Victorian period. The ...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Paper

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. The Tea Chest of tapered rectangular shape with silver stringin...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Russian Solid Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy
Antique Russian Solid Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

Antique Russian Solid Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

By Victor Savinsky

Located in Northampton, GB

Rare Form with Chinoiserie Figures From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this rare example Russian Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy ...

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Late 18th Century Russian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Tea Caddy, Lacquered Wood with Gilded Decorations
Chinese Export Tea Caddy, Lacquered Wood with Gilded Decorations

Chinese Export Tea Caddy, Lacquered Wood with Gilded Decorations

Located in Kastrup, DK

A beautifully crafted Chinese export tea caddy made of wood with black lacquer, richly adorned with gilded motifs featuring classical Chinese scenes of people, houses, and more. The ...

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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century
Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century

Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Impressive English Georgian Sheraton Period Flame Grain Satinwood Double Tea Caddy of outstanding quality and workmanship and compact size. Circa 1800-20. The hinged lid cross band...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality 18th century Georgian, Chippendale Period, Mahogany Tea Caddy Of Rectangular Form, Having Elegant Shaped Top Enclosing Original Tin Containers, Retaining Original...

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

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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19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Decorative Large Round Brass Box Caddy 19th C, North India
Decorative Large Round Brass Box Caddy 19th C, North India

Decorative Large Round Brass Box Caddy 19th C, North India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful 19th century large hand-crafted decorative round polished brass box with lid delicately and intricately hand-hammered with repousse floral...

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19th Century Indian Agra Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Georgian Sheraton Period Tea Caddy finely Inlaid, English circa 1780
Georgian Sheraton Period Tea Caddy finely Inlaid, English circa 1780

Georgian Sheraton Period Tea Caddy finely Inlaid, English circa 1780

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

A very beautiful, fine quality, inlaid Tea Caddy from the English Georgian, Sheraton Period, Circa 1780. The Tea Caddy is all handmade with very fine quality features; * Beautifully...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Boxwood, Satinwood, Sycamore, Walnut, Hardwood

Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy
Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy

Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy

$2,627Sale Price|35% Off

Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

With Tuscan Columns & Fan Inlay. From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of octagonal shape with a Harewood veneer...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Boxwood, Harewood

Regency English Penwork Double Tea Caddy
Regency English Penwork Double Tea Caddy

Regency English Penwork Double Tea Caddy

Located in Downingtown, PA

Regency English Penwork Double Tea Caddy, England, Circa 1820 A striking example of Regency-era craftsmanship, this rectangular double tea caddy showcases the elegance and precision...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Well Crafted Parquetry Mixed Wood Apple and Pear Lidded Jars
Well Crafted Parquetry Mixed Wood Apple and Pear Lidded Jars

Well Crafted Parquetry Mixed Wood Apple and Pear Lidded Jars

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Well crafted turned and lidded Fruit form vessels in and Pear and Apple shape made from a fine mix of woods including Walnut and Zebra Wood, the vessels have well fitted lids and t...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Regency Penwork Tea Chest
Regency Penwork Tea Chest

Regency Penwork Tea Chest

$4,793Sale Price|30% Off

Regency Penwork Tea Chest

Located in Northampton, GB

Sycamore Tea Chest Circa 1815 From our Tea Caddies collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Penwork Tea Chest. The Chest crafted from Syca...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Sycamore

Antique 19th Century Victorian Quality Rosewood Tea Caddy
Antique 19th Century Victorian Quality Rosewood Tea Caddy

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...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

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Other

Georgian Antique Original English Paper Scroll Tea Caddy
Georgian Antique Original English Paper Scroll Tea Caddy

Georgian Antique Original English Paper Scroll Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Free Worldwide Shipping George III Circa 1780 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Antique Paper Scroll Tea Caddy. Th...

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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Paper

English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy with Elaborate Crossbanding and Swag Inlay
English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy with Elaborate Crossbanding and Swag Inlay

English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy with Elaborate Crossbanding and Swag Inlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

An extremely fine quality inlaid mahogany tea caddy of elegant small size, the top and front with elaborate crossbanding and circular fan inay, the front with further swag inlay, the...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tea Caddies

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Boxwood, Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique English Victorian Dovetailed Walnut Tea Caddy Small Desk Trinket Box
Antique English Victorian Dovetailed Walnut Tea Caddy Small Desk Trinket Box

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 dovetailed joints, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nice antique item. ...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Tea Caddies

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Walnut

19th Century Burl Walnut Tea Box
19th Century Burl Walnut Tea Box

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 decoration on its front and top. Superb pati...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

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Walnut

Antique German Hanau Baroque Silver Tea Caddy
Antique German Hanau Baroque Silver Tea Caddy

Antique German Hanau Baroque Silver Tea Caddy

By Simon Rosenau, Hanau

Located in New York, NY

German Baroque 800 silver tea caddy, ca 1890. Rectilinear with curved corners; top flat and plain with short neck and cover. Chased and embossed flowers with crisscrossing leafing st...

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Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Antique English Silver Tea Caddy - Sheffield 1893 - Atkin Brothers
Antique English Silver Tea Caddy - Sheffield 1893 - Atkin Brothers

Antique English Silver Tea Caddy - Sheffield 1893 - Atkin Brothers

By Atkin Brothers

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome Victorian solid / sterling silver tea canister with a repousse decoration to both body and pull-off lid. The tea caddy is fully hallmarked for the well renowned silversmi...

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Mother-of-Pearl Tea Caddy
English Mother-of-Pearl Tea Caddy

English Mother-of-Pearl Tea Caddy

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautifully crafted Mother-Of-Pearl English Tea Caddy. The caddy is clad throughout in hand-cut, iridescent mother-of-pearl arranged in a geometric diamond pattern, creating a lumino...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest

Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest

Located in Northampton, GB

From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of rectangular form sits upon four brass ball feet with matching br...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

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Sycamore

Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century
Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century

Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Impressive English Georgian Sheraton Period Flame Grain Satinwood Double Tea Caddy of outstanding quality and workmanship and compact size. Circa 1800-20. The hinged lid cross band...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy
Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy

Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning antique Qing Dynasty Chinese export twin canister tea caddy / decorative table box. circa 1860 Hand-crafted in China for the European market when rare and exotic oriental...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Caddies

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Pewter

Vintage, New and Antique Tea Caddies

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.