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Pair of Antique 18th Century French Enamel Tea Caddies Circa 1780-1790
Pair of Antique 18th Century French Enamel Tea Caddies Circa 1780-1790

Pair of Antique 18th Century French Enamel Tea Caddies Circa 1780-1790

Located in London, GB

Pair of 18th century French enamel tea caddies in excellent condition. The exterior pastoral scenes on each panel including the lids are all well executed. The interiors are clean ...

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1780s French Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Dome Top Tea Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Box, Gothic Taste, Victorian
Antique Dome Top Tea Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Box, Gothic Taste, Victorian

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, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful Gothic revival finish to ...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Walnut

ANTIQUE 1901 EDWARDIAN DATED STERLiNG SILVER MULLER & SON REPOUSSE TEA CADDY
ANTIQUE 1901 EDWARDIAN DATED STERLiNG SILVER MULLER & SON REPOUSSE TEA CADDY

ANTIQUE 1901 EDWARDIAN DATED STERLiNG SILVER MULLER & SON REPOUSSE TEA CADDY

By B. Muller & Son 1

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1901 Chester hallmarked Sterling Silver tea caddy made by Muller & Son A very good loo...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Decorative Brass Bound Burr Walnut Domed Tea Caddy Chest With Key
Victorian Decorative Brass Bound Burr Walnut Domed Tea Caddy Chest With Key

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 Features Two Caddy Compartments Which Feature Domed Wooden Lids & Each Has A Circula...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Quality antique 19th Century walnut tea caddy with Tunbridge inlay
Quality antique 19th Century walnut tea caddy with Tunbridge inlay

Quality antique 19th Century walnut tea caddy with Tunbridge inlay

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique 19th Century walnut tea caddy with Tunbridge inlay, having a quality domed shaped lid with beautiful Tunbridge inlay opening to reveal two compartments for tea. D. 1880

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Late 19th Century British Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy
Antique Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy

Antique Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Framed In Boxwood From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this exceptional Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of e...

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Late 18th Century English George II Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Glass, Boxwood, Paper

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

Materials

Silver

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

Materials

Crystal, Silver

19th Century French Boulle Tea Caddy
19th Century French Boulle Tea Caddy

19th Century French Boulle Tea Caddy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very fine. Early 19th century Napoleon tea caddy. Brass inlay. Crystal vessel (not original).

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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century Rosewood and Brass Tea Caddy from Saint Croix
19th Century Rosewood and Brass Tea Caddy from Saint Croix

19th Century Rosewood and Brass Tea Caddy from Saint Croix

Located in Tampa, FL

An exceptional 19th century rosewood tea caddy, originating from Saint Croix in the Virgin Islands, crafted in the English taste. This rare island piece is...

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1890s Virgin Islands Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins
Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins

Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins

By Henry Troemner

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous and extremely rare pair mid-19th century, metal tea bins, by Henry Troemner of Philadelphia, PA in the chinoiserie style. From circa 1845. Made of black enamel...

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Mid-19th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Tin

Antique Victorian English Burr Walnut Tea Caddy Sarcophagus Double Tea Caddy
Antique Victorian English Burr Walnut Tea Caddy Sarcophagus Double Tea Caddy

Antique Victorian English Burr Walnut Tea Caddy Sarcophagus Double Tea Caddy

Located in Suffolk, GB

An antique Victorian English burr walnut tea caddy of classic sarcophagus form, raised on bun feet and of excellent colour throughout. The lid is beautifully shaped and finely carved...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1902
Antique English Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1902

Antique English Solid Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - 1902

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous Edwardian tea caddy in the form of a wooden Sheraton tea caddy with what would have been conch shell motif inlays. Just returned from our silversmith's workshop where it ...

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Early 1900s British Sheraton Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling 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

Materials

Tôle

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

Message or Tea Leaves Three Holders

$340Sale 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

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

Antique Rare French Tea Caddy, Hand-Painted Briar Wood, Beaux Arts, 1830
Antique Rare French Tea Caddy, Hand-Painted Briar Wood, Beaux Arts, 1830

Antique Rare French Tea Caddy, Hand-Painted Briar Wood, Beaux Arts, 1830

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Exceptional casket with beautiful landscape miniature, briar-tuia wood - miniature fixe on silk, A very rare objet : for collectors. I keep it leaning on a chest of drrawers and ...

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1830s French Beaux Arts Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Antique Gillows Tea Caddy, Ebony & Satinwood, Circa 1795
Antique Gillows Tea Caddy, Ebony & Satinwood, Circa 1795

Antique Gillows Tea Caddy, Ebony & Satinwood, Circa 1795

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late Georgian/Regency Period Tea Caddy "Optic/Medallion" Tea Caddy Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster A stunningly constructed English Sheraton-period tea caddy dating to the late ...

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Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Foil

Silver-Clad Table Casket with Golden Patina
Silver-Clad Table Casket with Golden Patina

Silver-Clad Table Casket with Golden Patina

Located in Buchanan, MI

A silver-clad table casket the domed hinge top centered with a paterae among foliate scrolls. apparently unmarked This has a golden patina. Height 7 1/2...

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20th Century Baroque Revival Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate

Regency Cuban Mahogany Tea Chest by Robert Wright
Regency Cuban Mahogany Tea Chest by Robert Wright

Regency Cuban Mahogany Tea Chest by Robert Wright

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A Regency Cuban mahogany tea chest by Robert Wright of Hull, dating to the early nineteenth century circa 1815, of sarcophagus form with an architectural pa...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Silver tea box with engraved monogram card & knobbed lid
Silver tea box with engraved monogram card & knobbed lid

Silver tea box with engraved monogram card & knobbed lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tea box with engravings surrounding the monogram card and a knob on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 358.92 grams....

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20th Century European Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Brass

Victorian silver-plate mounted coco de mer Caddy Late 19th / early 20th century
Victorian silver-plate mounted coco de mer Caddy Late 19th / early 20th century

Victorian silver-plate mounted coco de mer Caddy Late 19th / early 20th century

Located in London, GB

Victorian silver-plate mounted coco de mer Caddy Late 19th / early 20th century The naturally formed coco de mer shell mounted in silver plate, the hinged lid with an applied pierce...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate, Foil

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

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Chinese Coconut tea pot - China - late 18th / early 19th - Qing - Asian Art
Chinese Coconut tea pot - China - late 18th / early 19th - Qing - Asian Art

Chinese Coconut tea pot - China - late 18th / early 19th - Qing - Asian Art

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very pretty and old tea pot, gourd shaped, in sculpted coconut, chiseled and mounted on pewter. The cap is also made of pewter. The coconut is decorated with imperial motifs. Chinese...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Tin

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Walnut Veneer Parquetry Tea Caddy
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Walnut Veneer Parquetry Tea Caddy

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 & Lining A Charming tea caddy with decorative walnut veneer parquetry. A tea caddy...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy With Separate Tea Compartments
Antique Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy With Separate Tea Compartments

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...

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18th Century British Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy

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 an ornate engraved brass top opening to reveal two burr walnut arched top tea caddi...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Walnut

Large Danish Studio Pottery Teapot by Merethe Bloch, 1960s
Large Danish Studio Pottery Teapot by Merethe Bloch, 1960s

Large Danish Studio Pottery Teapot by Merethe Bloch, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Large Danish Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Teapot by Merethe Bloch, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional informat...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Caddies

Materials

Ceramic

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

Charming Diminutive 19th Century English Rosewood Step-Back Cupboard
Charming Diminutive 19th Century English Rosewood Step-Back Cupboard

Charming Diminutive 19th Century English Rosewood Step-Back Cupboard

Located in Buchanan, MI

A charming 19th century English diminutive step-back cupboard with two glazed doors over two drawers and two-paneled doors.

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19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Chinese Export Tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Export Tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Export Tea Caddy

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A black lacquered tea caddy. Great decoration and has interior compartment.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820
Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820

Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tea caddy. An English, flame mahogany loose leaf tea container with glass mixer, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Attractive Regency period caddy with fi...

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1820s British Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rococo Style Repousse Silver Plate Tea Caddy Spoon, U.K., Mid-19th Century
Rococo Style Repousse Silver Plate Tea Caddy Spoon, U.K., Mid-19th Century

Rococo Style Repousse Silver Plate Tea Caddy Spoon, U.K., Mid-19th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Antique Rococo style silver plate tea caddy spoon - featuring repousse shell shaped decoration with leaves - 'c' scrolls to the handle - fine quality workmanship and classic details ...

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Mid-19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate

19th century English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th century English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th century English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Savannah, GA

Tea Caddy made of rosewood with extensive mother-of-pearl decoration to the top and front. Special features include bun feet and unusual handles on either side with mother-of-pearl b...

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1810s English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

English Classical Repousse Tea Chest by Grinsell and Bourne
English Classical Repousse Tea Chest by Grinsell and Bourne

English Classical Repousse Tea Chest by Grinsell and Bourne

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Newark, England

Beautifully Patinated Repousse Design From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to introduce this superb example Repousse Tea Caddy by Grinsell and Bourne. The Tea Caddy of ...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal, Bronze

William IV Rosewood Tea Poy
William IV Rosewood Tea Poy

William IV Rosewood Tea Poy

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

William IV Rosewood Tea Poy Item Code: S27-769 A decorative William IV rosewood tea poy, dating from the early 19th century. The rectangular hinged top opens to reveal the interior c...

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19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Rosewood

English Regency Decoupage Box, Early 19th Century
English Regency Decoupage Box, Early 19th Century

English Regency Decoupage Box, Early 19th Century

Located in valatie, NY

English Regency decoupage box, early 19th century. This box was made by using the decorative finish of decoupage. The box is covered in cut-out images of...

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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Fabienne Jouvin Cloisonne Box, France, 1980s
Fabienne Jouvin Cloisonne Box, France, 1980s

Fabienne Jouvin Cloisonne Box, France, 1980s

By Fabienne Jouvin

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced in Paris by Fabienne Jouvin, 1980s. Very good condition with signs of usage and patina.

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1980s French French Provincial Vintage Tea Caddies

Materials

Enamel

Box of Chocolates Hand-Painted by Alfred Tolmer, circa 1930
Box of Chocolates Hand-Painted by Alfred Tolmer, circa 1930

Box of Chocolates Hand-Painted by Alfred Tolmer, circa 1930

By Alfred Tolmer

Located in Barcelona, ES

Box of Chocolates Hand-Painted by Alfred Tolmer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1960. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...

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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Paper

Victorian Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy, Parquetry Design, Circa 1870
Victorian Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy, Parquetry Design, Circa 1870

Victorian Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy, Parquetry Design, Circa 1870

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Charming 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy With Attractive Floral Band To Main Body And Parquetry Perspective Cubes To Hinged Lid Enclosing Lidded Interior. Tea was an extrem...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Other

Antique Swedish Folk Art Tea Caddy in Hand-Carved Wood, 19th century
Antique Swedish Folk Art Tea Caddy in Hand-Carved Wood, 19th century

Antique Swedish Folk Art Tea Caddy in Hand-Carved Wood, 19th century

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A fine hand-tooled and ebonized wooden tea canister of Swedish origin - circa 1850-1890. Folk art piece made by an unknown artisan. Measurements: H: 18 cm, Diameter: 15 cm.

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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Silver Plate Tea Caddy Container
Mid 19th Century Silver Plate Tea Caddy Container

Mid 19th Century Silver Plate Tea Caddy Container

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Silver plate tea caddy. A beautiful English traditional accent. It’s well worn with lots of charm.

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate

19thC Antique Folk Art Treenware Carved Turned Wood Tea Caddy Box Handpainted
19thC Antique Folk Art Treenware Carved Turned Wood Tea Caddy Box Handpainted

19thC Antique Folk Art Treenware Carved Turned Wood Tea Caddy Box Handpainted

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking antique 19th-century treenware tea caddy is a beautiful example of folk art craftsmanship. Skillfully hand-carved and turned from wood, this charming caddy features a r...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Blue and Yellow Chinoiserie Tea Caddy
Blue and Yellow Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

Blue and Yellow Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

Located in New York, NY

Blue and yellow chinoiserie tea caddy. Charming Prattware shaped tea canister in a blue cast paste with blue, yellow and moss green decoration fe...

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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Pottery

Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombe Shaped Tea Caddy
Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombe Shaped Tea Caddy

Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombe Shaped Tea Caddy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Georgian style mahogany tea caddy. Of bombé form with fruit wood inlay, gilt brass mounts & handle, and bracket feet. Simply a wonderful, rare form! Date: L...

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy (1890)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy (1890)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy (1890)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tea caddy; an addition to our Victorian silverware. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victo...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling 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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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.