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Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddies (1768)
Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddies (1768)

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddies (1768)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver tea caddies by Pierre Gillois; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. These except...

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1760s English George III Antique Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

Abraham Roentgen Baroque Tea Caddy, Rosewood on Oak, Germany, ca 1760 revised
Abraham Roentgen Baroque Tea Caddy, Rosewood on Oak, Germany, ca 1760 revised

Abraham Roentgen Baroque Tea Caddy, Rosewood on Oak, Germany, ca 1760 revised

Located in Berlin, DE

Rosewood veneered on oak 22x15x24 cm Abraham Roentgen (1711–1793) and his son David were the creators of marquetry furniture of highly refined quality and ingenious construction th...

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18th Century German Baroque Antique Tea Caddies

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Rosewood

Ceramic Zebra And Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Zebra And Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Zebra And Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa

By Imvelo Natural Arts

Located in North Miami, FL

Introducing the Ceramic Zebra Teapot from Imvelo Natural Art, a remarkable fusion of artistry and cultural heritage from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Sn...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Tea Caddies

Materials

Ceramic

Georgian Sterling Silver Set of Two Tea Caddies
Georgian Sterling Silver Set of Two Tea Caddies

Georgian Sterling Silver Set of Two Tea Caddies

By Samuel Taylor

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver tea caddies; an addition to our silver teaware collection. These exceptional antique George II sterling silver tea caddies have a circular baluster shaped form. The surface of each antique tea caddy is embellished with very sharp, finely chased floral and foliate decoration, incorporating a scroll bordered vacant cartouche to either side. The ornamentation to the body of each piece incorporates a plain applied moulded girdle. These caddies are fitted with a cylindrical push fit covers encircled with leaf decorated textures. The covers are surmounted with the original cast sterling silver leaf decorated finials. These impressive antique tea caddies...

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Chinese Mahogany Tole Hinged Figural & Foliage Bird Tea Bins, Circa 1840
Pair of Chinese Mahogany Tole Hinged Figural & Foliage Bird Tea Bins, Circa 1840

Pair of Chinese Mahogany Tole Hinged Figural & Foliage Bird Tea Bins, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Chinese mahogany tole demilune hinged poly chromed tea bins with gilt figural stenciling and decorative landscape scenes with foliage and bird motif, M...

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1840s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th c English Chippendale Style Mahogany Tea Caddy with Silver Plate Tea Boxes
19th c English Chippendale Style Mahogany Tea Caddy with Silver Plate Tea Boxes

19th c English Chippendale Style Mahogany Tea Caddy with Silver Plate Tea Boxes

Located in Milford, NH

A nicely carved English mahogany tea caddy in the Chippendale style with dome top and scroll carved corners, silver plate scrollwork escutcheon & handle, the custom interior lined with velour for silver plated tea boxes with acorn & oak leaf knops flanking a central mahogany foil lined tea box with an acanthus knop. The handled top has a monogrammed plate “M...

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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Tea Caddies

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Silver Plate

Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy, Hand-Crafted, Repousse Design, 1920
Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy, Hand-Crafted, Repousse Design, 1920

Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy, Hand-Crafted, Repousse Design, 1920

Located in Montreal, QC

Of oval outline; the body repousse with scenes of merrymaking, after Teniers, the hinged cover with radiating design and pierced gallery. Very well-made, this is a cheerful Dutch box...

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1920s Dutch Vintage Tea Caddies

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Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy

Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval form. The surface of the tea caddy is plain and unembellished, with an applied reed decorated border to the upper and lower rims. This antique silver tea caddy retains the original hallmarked domed flush hinged cover; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is surmounted with the original and exceptional silver topped oval button style finial. This antique Georgian tea caddy...

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1790s British George III Antique Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Brea, CA

Middle 19th century Chinese Export double lacquer tea caddy on stand from the Qing dynasty. octagonal form with hinged lid ,divided interior with me...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Caddies

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Lacquer

Message or Tea Leaves Three Holders
Message or Tea Leaves Three Holders

Message or Tea Leaves Three Holders

$341Sale Price / set|36% Off

Message or Tea Leaves Three Holders

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Old containers for tea leaves or for message sheets. In teak: h.17,5 x diameter 6 and h. 27 x diameter 8,5. In brass: h.16 x 4,5 - The smallest SOLD and cancelled. The NEW PRICE i...

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Late 20th Century Indian Other Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

1874 Victorian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
1874 Victorian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy

1874 Victorian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy

By Thomas White

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval shaped form. The upper and lower portions of the body are encompassed with impressive bright cut engraved broad overlapping leaf decorated borders accented with a band of scallop and trefoil ornamentation in addition to protruding stylized leaf designs to the incurves of the body. The body of this large tea caddy...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Documented Georgian /Sheraton Marquetry Tea Caddy, with Prince of Wales Feathers
Documented Georgian /Sheraton Marquetry Tea Caddy, with Prince of Wales Feathers

Documented Georgian /Sheraton Marquetry Tea Caddy, with Prince of Wales Feathers

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Documented Georgian Sheraton Period Marquetry Tea Caddy with Prince of Wales Feathers, Inscribed “E * S 1797,” England, circa 1795–1800 8 pieces: the Tea caddy box, the two caddy bo...

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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Tea Caddies

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Hardwood, Satinwood, Harewood

Antique Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy Box with Original Glass Bowl
Antique Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy Box with Original Glass Bowl

Antique Georgian Satinwood Tea Caddy Box with Original Glass Bowl

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine and elegant Georgian satinwood tea caddy of exceptional colour and figuring dating to the late 18th century. A particularly attractive example with rich golden tones and stron...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

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Glass, Satinwood

Late 18th Century Georgian English Dome-Top Tea Caddy
Late 18th Century Georgian English Dome-Top Tea Caddy

Late 18th Century Georgian English Dome-Top Tea Caddy

Located in Dublin, IE

A Fine Georgian Dome-Top Tea Caddy. A beautifully preserved Georgian period single–compartment tea caddy, veneered throughout in richly figured tortoiseshell with a striking mottled ...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

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Wood

Antique German Silver Bear Sugar Box
Antique German Silver Bear Sugar Box

Antique German Silver Bear Sugar Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique German silver bear sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique German silver sugar box have been realistically modelled in form of a bear. The box has been embellished with fine embossed decoration reproducing the details of the bear's fur and anatomical features. This exceptional antique silver box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover. Condition This antique silver bear box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The German Hanau hallmarks to the underside of one foot are very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this German silverware...

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Early 1900s German Antique Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

Rare Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy with Secret Drawer
Rare Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy with Secret Drawer

Rare Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy with Secret Drawer

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Of sarcophagus form with geometric brass stringing throughout, with embossed gilt-brass ring handles to the sides, the interior fitted with twin lidded lead-lined caddies separated by a glass mixing bowl, raised on brass paw feet. With a secret drawer.

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19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

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Brass

Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy

Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Dutch silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional Dutch silver tea caddy has been realistically modelled in the form of a classic antique wine cooler...

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1890s Dutch Antique Tea Caddies

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Silver

A Hand Painted Apple Shaped Tea Caddy
A Hand Painted Apple Shaped Tea Caddy

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...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Tea Caddies

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Wood

1860s English Tea Box on Stand
1860s English Tea Box on Stand

1860s English Tea Box on Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th-century English-imported tea box from China. Decorated with beautiful red and black hand-painted flora and fauna, and equipped with rectangular iron handles, the box is mou...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

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Wood

Fine William and Mary 17th Century Olive Oyster Lace Box
Fine William and Mary 17th Century Olive Oyster Lace Box

Fine William and Mary 17th Century Olive Oyster Lace Box

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine late 17th-century olive oyster 'Lace Box' of small proportions, circa 1680-1690, England. The cross-grain moulded and holly banded top is finely veneered in hand-cut veneers ...

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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Tea Caddies

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Olive

Pair of Victorian Tole Tea Canisters
Pair of Victorian Tole Tea Canisters

Pair of Victorian Tole Tea Canisters

Located in Essex, MA

Octagonal form with Asian figures! Great old paint.

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1850s English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

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Other

19th century French oak and brass mounted tea caddy by Tahan of Paris C1880
19th century French oak and brass mounted tea caddy by Tahan of Paris C1880

19th century French oak and brass mounted tea caddy by Tahan of Paris C1880

Located in Central England, GB

A most impressive and highly decorative French large size double tea caddy made in tightly grained rich oak. The rectangular box stands on circular shaped brass feet with brass bea...

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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

English Regency Tea Caddy
English Regency Tea Caddy

English Regency Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

English Regency tea caddy, circa 1820s. Crafted in richly figured rosewood, this magnificent and highly unusual caddy is distinguished by extensive copper inlay and trim throughout. ...

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1820s English Antique Tea Caddies

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Copper

Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy - Form of Chest of Drawers c.1880
Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy - Form of Chest of Drawers c.1880

Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy - Form of Chest of Drawers c.1880

Located in Bath, GB

A very handsome and rare large Victorian tea caddy created in the form of a chest of drawers. Made from Mahogany, the drawers are obviously false with a satinwood front trimmed with...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

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Wood

19th-century Dutch crystal tea caddy with silver
19th-century Dutch crystal tea caddy with silver

19th-century Dutch crystal tea caddy with silver

Located in Delft, NL

19th-century Dutch crystal tea caddy with silver A beautiful rectangular tea box, or caddy, made of crystal with Dutch silver mounted on it. The tea caddy, raised on four silver fee...

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Tea Caddies

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Crystal, Silver

Set of 3 William IV Period Painted Toleware Shop Tea Canisters
Set of 3 William IV Period Painted Toleware Shop Tea Canisters

Set of 3 William IV Period Painted Toleware Shop Tea Canisters

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A Set of Three Exceptional 19th-Century Toleware Shop Tea Canisters A superb and very decorative set of three 19th-century William IV period English toleware tea canisters, origin...

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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Tea Caddies

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Tôle

Antique English Tea Caddy in Penwork Regency Period
Antique English Tea Caddy in Penwork Regency Period

Antique English Tea Caddy in Penwork Regency Period

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The tea caddy of sarcophagus form is raised on gilt brass claw feet and constructed with a sycamore carcass and hinged lid. The exterior is finely decorated ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

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Sycamore

George III Period Mahogany Tea Caddy
George III Period Mahogany Tea Caddy

George III Period Mahogany Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality 18th century, Georgian Mahogany Rectangular Tea Caddy, Having Original Brass Handle To Hinged Top, Enclosing Divisions, With Unusual Glazed Panels To Front Bearin...

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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Tea Caddies

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Mahogany

Regency Penwork Tea Caddy
Regency Penwork Tea Caddy

Regency Penwork Tea Caddy

Located in Bradenton, FL

English Regency Penwork Tea Caddy. This charming Regency period caddy features an all-over hand-decorated penwork design. The exterior is adorned with ...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Tea Caddies

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Wood

English Shagreen Tea Caddy 19th with Bone Finial
English Shagreen Tea Caddy 19th with Bone Finial

English Shagreen Tea Caddy 19th with Bone Finial

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique English shagreen cased six sided wooden tea caddy with nice silver mounts, bone finial and undivided interior. Comes with small silver pin to ...

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1880s English Antique Tea Caddies

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Silver

Tea Caddy George II Brass Padouk English circa 1760
Tea Caddy George II Brass Padouk English circa 1760

Tea Caddy George II Brass Padouk English circa 1760

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Fine example of a George II brass metal mounted padouk tea caddy with finely etched and wrought hardware and vivid grain, color and patina. ...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

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Brass

Antique English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1911
Antique English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1911

Antique English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1911

By Brook & Son, Edinburgh 1

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome hexagonal solid silver tea caddy created to mimic a Georgian wooden caddy with the top decorated with a fan "inlay". The centre of the fan is mounted with a folding finia...

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1910s British Vintage Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian 'Drum Shape' Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1905
Edwardian 'Drum Shape' Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1905

Edwardian 'Drum Shape' Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1905

By Blackburn & Tysall

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1905 by Blackburn & Tysall, this very attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, features bright cut engraved decorative bands and cartouche, a...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

A Fine and Rare George III Octagonal Figured Satinwood Box, C.1790
A Fine and Rare George III Octagonal Figured Satinwood Box, C.1790

A Fine and Rare George III Octagonal Figured Satinwood Box, C.1790

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Fine and Rare Late 18th Century George III Satinwood Octagonal Box, C.1790. The kingwood crossbanded sectional top with ebony and box stringing is finely laid around a central in...

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18th Century English George III Antique Tea Caddies

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Kingwood, Satinwood

Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy by Thomas Barton c1870
Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy by Thomas Barton c1870

Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy by Thomas Barton c1870

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Tunbridge ware tea caddy by Thomas Barton c1870 Date : c1870 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic with dentil stringing. ...

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1870s British Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Regency Tea Caddy
Regency Tea Caddy

Regency Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

A regency tea caddy made of rosewood inlaid with brass. Bronze dore feet are a winged lion with flowers and fruit. A wonderful and desirable shape. E...

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1820s English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Set of 6 Mindanao Brass Silver Betel Boxes, Philippines
Set of 6 Mindanao Brass Silver Betel Boxes, Philippines

Set of 6 Mindanao Brass Silver Betel Boxes, Philippines

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting an amazing set of 6 Mindanao brass silver betel boxes, Philippines. Betel chewing was prevalent in the southern Philippines as in much o...

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Late 19th Century Philippine Islamic Antique Tea Caddies

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Silver, Brass, Copper

19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts
19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts

19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Anglo Indian Rosewood Caddy with Silver Mounts. Really nice and unusual, 19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy, from cir...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

19th Century England Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tea Caddy
19th Century England Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tea Caddy

19th Century England Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Bradenton, FL

English Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gilt Tea Caddy. This tea caddy features romanticized Eastern landscapes with figures, birds, and foliage. The domed lid and all sides (i...

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19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Tea Caddies

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Wood

Antique 20th Century Russian Solid Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy, Moscow c.1900
Antique 20th Century Russian Solid Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy, Moscow c.1900

Antique 20th Century Russian Solid Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy, Moscow c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century Imperial Russian partly gilt solid silver hexagonal tea caddy featuring a detailed Chinoiserie design, depicting a seated scholar surrounded by flowers. The decoration is partly gilded, adding depth and richness to the scene. The interior of the box is richly gilt, complementing the intricate exterior design and enhancing its overall opulence. Hallmarked Russian Silver 84 (875 standard), Moscow, Assay Master (Ivan Lebedkin...

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20th Century Russian Other Tea Caddies

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Silver

Large Art Deco Grocers Tolewear Double Coffee and Tea Canister
Large Art Deco Grocers Tolewear Double Coffee and Tea Canister

Large Art Deco Grocers Tolewear Double Coffee and Tea Canister

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Art Deco grocers tolewear double coffee and tea canister This is a classic of Art Deco design, the decoration is very much in the Odeon style typical of toleware of this period The Dowe Egbert double display...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Tea Caddies

Large Regency Tea Caddy
Large Regency Tea Caddy

Large Regency Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

A rather large and wonderful mahogany regency tea caddy. It is trimmed out with an inlay and an ivory keyhole. The interior is four inches deep in the tea compartments, does not have...

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1890s English Antique Tea Caddies

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form
Early 19th Century Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form

Early 19th Century Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form

Located in Long Island City, NY

The body and hinged lid with mother of pearl and brass-line inlay. The fitted interior is lined with purple velvet. With a brass escutcheon and bun foot.

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1820s Irish Regency Antique Tea Caddies

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Brass

Georgian Walnut Rectangular Tea Caddy 18th Century
Georgian Walnut Rectangular Tea Caddy 18th Century

Georgian Walnut Rectangular Tea Caddy 18th Century

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Attractive Mid 18th Century George II Period Rectangular Walnut Tea Caddy Having Boxwood Strung Decoration Throughout And Original Brass Swan Neck Handle To Hinged Lid E...

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Tea Caddies

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Walnut

French Black Lacquer, Mother of Pearl and Brass Inlay Tea Caddy
French Black Lacquer, Mother of Pearl and Brass Inlay Tea Caddy

French Black Lacquer, Mother of Pearl and Brass Inlay Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautiful tea caddy with original key and original interior it is black lacquer, mother of pearl and has a brass inlay design all over the box. 19th century, France.

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19th Century French Antique Tea Caddies

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Brass

Rare Quatrefoil Chinese Export Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Rare Quatrefoil Chinese Export Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Rare Quatrefoil Chinese Export Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Rare quatrefoil Chinese Export Tea Caddy, 19th Century, the lacquer tea caddy with interlocking circles design, in deep red, black, and gilt with internal pewter container...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Caddies

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Lacquer

English Early Tea Caddy
English Early Tea Caddy

English Early Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

English early large and beautifully decorated tea cadd with its compartments lids with ivory knobs top on the lids. Beautifully inlaid on the front of the escutcheon. The interior me...

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1810s English Antique Tea Caddies

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Wood

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790
Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790

Located in Bath, GB

A very handsome George III tea caddy, made from Mahogany and beautifully inlaid with panels and highly decorative foliate marquetry to the front and top. The top has a handsome cast ...

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1790s English George III Antique Tea Caddies

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Mahogany

19th Century English Wedgewood Retailed Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
19th Century English Wedgewood Retailed Burl Walnut Tea Caddy

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 & Sons, 9 Cornhill, London. Exquisitely hand-crafted in the mid-19th century, rectangular chest form finished in rich burled walnut, having a shaped hinged lid featuring an inset Wedgwood Jasperware plaque of Cupid riding a lion. Locking, retaining the original key, the top opening to reveal an interior fitted with two lidded compartments, one lid marked B (black tea...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

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Brass

1970's Mexican Don S. Shoemaker Set of 4 Mixed Woods Spice Boxes / Tea Caddies
1970's Mexican Don S. Shoemaker Set of 4 Mixed Woods Spice Boxes / Tea Caddies

1970's Mexican Don S. Shoemaker Set of 4 Mixed Woods Spice Boxes / Tea Caddies

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, MX

A 1970's Mexican mixed hardwood set of 4 spice boxes by American designer Don S. Shoemaker. The geometric shaped boxes with round covers are designed with bands of different woods. ...

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Caddies

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Wood

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

Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by John Round & Son Ltd
Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by John Round & Son Ltd

Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by John Round & Son Ltd

By John Round & Son Ltd. 1

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Sterling silver tea caddy of cylindrical form with a slightly tapered body, dating to 1911. The caddy stands on three straight legs and is cast with swags of...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

19th Century English Rosewood Tea Caddy With Bronze Inlay
19th Century English Rosewood Tea Caddy With Bronze Inlay

19th Century English Rosewood Tea Caddy With Bronze Inlay

Located in Tampa, FL

This exquisite English tea caddy is a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship, crafted from rich rosewood and adorned with intricate bronze inlay. Resting on ornate bronze feet, th...

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1880s English Antique Tea Caddies

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Bronze

Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy Image of Carew Castle c1860
Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy Image of Carew Castle c1860

Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy Image of Carew Castle c1860

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Converted Tunbridge ware tea caddy with image of Carew Castle Date : c1860 Period : Victorian Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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1860s British Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

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Wood

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.