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Rosewood Tea Caddy with Ebony, Ivory and Porcupine Quill Detailing
Rosewood Tea Caddy with Ebony, Ivory and Porcupine Quill Detailing

Rosewood Tea Caddy with Ebony, Ivory and Porcupine Quill Detailing

Located in Hudson, NY

Made of rosewood, this antique tea caddy is distinguished by its porcupine quill detailing. Featuring elements of ebony and ivory dots, the hinge lidded box...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Ivory, Ebony

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

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

Materials

Lacquer

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

Pair of George III Cased Tea Caddies, London, 1793, William Frisbee
Pair of George III Cased Tea Caddies, London, 1793, William Frisbee

Pair of George III Cased Tea Caddies, London, 1793, William Frisbee

By William Frisbee 1

Located in London, GB

The Faulkbourne hall cased tea caddies. An important and very unusual pair of George III tea caddies made in London in 1793 by William Frisbee, all contained within a contemporary velvet and silk lined satinwood case. The hinges and handle also hallmarked for 1793. The pair of tea caddies are of an unusual oval form with upwardly curved rim. The sides are beautifully engraved with an upper and lower band of bright cut scrolls and foliate motifs on a scratch engraved and prick dot ground. Each side is engraved with an unusual bright cut cartouche with incuse corners. One cartouche is vacant and the other is engraved with a contemporary Scottish Crest with the motto "Nil Conscrire Sibi - Consious of no Wrong " above. The curved, slightly domed, cover is engraved with an outer band identical to those shown on the sides and terminates in a Neo Classical urn finial, also engraved with bright cut designs. The caddies are most unusual as they open from the side, not in the usual manner from the front. The caddies are each in excellent condition and are fully marked in the foot and with the maker's mark and sterling mark on the cover. The pair of caddies are contained within a most breathtaking satinwood case with hallmarked hinges and escutcheon shaped handle and reeded oval mounts. It is most unusual to find fully hallmarked hinges, and handle, which accurately date the case, as the same date as the caddies. The interior is lined with the original silk, velvet and gold braid. The Crest and Motto are those of Lieut-Col Jonathan Bullock of Faulkbourne Hall, County Essex. He was M.P. for Essex in many parliaments and, in 1763, married Miss Elizabeth Lante. He died without issue in 1809 and his estates devolved upon his nephew Jonathan Joshua Christopher Watson who, in 1810, assumed the surname and Arms of Bullock by Royal Licence. The Bullock family were descended from Robert Bullock of Herburghfield, County Berkshire. He was Sheriff of County Berks and Oxford under Richard II. He died in 1405. Faulkbourne Hall is a Grade 1 listed Manor House in the village of Faulkbourne in Essex, the manor being first mentioned under Edward the Confessor. The earliest surviving parts of the Hall, a red brick building with turrets, date from the 15th century. Sir Edward Bullock, Knight, purchased the Hall and Manor of Faulkbourne in 1637. The hall is considered a fine specimen of early Tudor red...

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1790s English George III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pretty antique Victorian mahogany conch shell inlaid tea caddy
Pretty antique Victorian mahogany conch shell inlaid tea caddy

Pretty antique Victorian mahogany conch shell inlaid tea caddy

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty antique Victorian mahogany conch shell inlaid tea caddy, having a quality antique Victorian inlaid tea caddy with pretty conch shell inlay to the lid opening to reveal three c...

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19th Century Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Olive

Large Regency Tea Caddy
Large Regency Tea Caddy

Large Regency Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

A large sarcophagus shaped rosewood tea caddy with a semi domed top. Original glass inside and two tea compartments. Mother of pearl inlaid escutcheon. On bun feet. The interior is f...

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1820s English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Glass, Wood

George III Fourteen Sided Tea Caddy Made in London by James Young, 1789
George III Fourteen Sided Tea Caddy Made in London by James Young, 1789

George III Fourteen Sided Tea Caddy Made in London by James Young, 1789

By James Young

Located in London, GB

An exceptionally fine & rare George III Fourteen sided Tea Caddy made in London in 1789 by James Young This wonderful Tea Caddy is modelled in a very rare fourteen sided form. Both ...

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18th Century English George III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Ying Mee & Co., Antique Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy or Box
Ying Mee & Co., Antique Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy or Box

Ying Mee & Co., Antique Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy or Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese, early 20th century. An antique red lacquer box with gilt decorated chickens, Chinese lettering and other symbols. Marked to box with maker.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Circular silver tea box with pearly frieze and monogram
Circular silver tea box with pearly frieze and monogram

Circular silver tea box with pearly frieze and monogram

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Circular silver tea box with pearly reliefs on the frieze and monogram card in the center. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 247.62 gram...

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19th Century European Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Bronze

Georgian Octagonal Tea Caddy, Burr Yew Wood, England, Circa 1800
Georgian Octagonal Tea Caddy, Burr Yew Wood, England, Circa 1800

Georgian Octagonal Tea Caddy, Burr Yew Wood, England, Circa 1800

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Early 19th Century, George III Period, Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy Of Octagonal Form, Having Superbly Figured Veneers And Attractive Strung Decoration Throughout, The Hinged Lid Enc...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Yew

19th Century carved mahogany teapoy stamped Gillows
19th Century carved mahogany teapoy stamped Gillows

19th Century carved mahogany teapoy stamped Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Superb quality Gillows regency mahogany teapoy circa 1820. The main body being of sarcophagus form, which opens to 4 mahogany slides on each corner, 1 large tole compartment flanked...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Tin

Hermes Carnets D'Equateur Tea Box
Hermes Carnets D'Equateur Tea Box

Hermes Carnets D'Equateur Tea Box

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Hermes "Carnets D'Équateur" multi-color tea caddy in hand painted lacquered wood with jungle motif and stainless steel interior / Made in Vietnam Original stamp at underside / c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Antique Loose Tea Caddy, English, Dual Compartment Beverage Case, Regency, 1820
Antique Loose Tea Caddy, English, Dual Compartment Beverage Case, Regency, 1820

Antique Loose Tea Caddy, English, Dual Compartment Beverage Case, Regency, 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique loose tea caddy. An English, mahogany and velvet dual compartment case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Beautiful Regency craftsmanship with a superb v...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Antique English Coromandel Wooden Double Tea Caddy by Thomas Lund 19th Century
Antique English Coromandel Wooden Double Tea Caddy by Thomas Lund 19th Century

Antique English Coromandel Wooden Double Tea Caddy by Thomas Lund 19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Superb Example of an English Georgian Period Well figured Coromandle Double Interior Section Tea Caddy of flat rectangular outline, generous proportions and outstanding quality, al...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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

19th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy With Divided Interior
19th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy With Divided Interior

19th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy With Divided Interior

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Rectangular mahogany tea caddy featuring a beveled lid with raised handle, resting on small bun feet. The interior is lined in red and fitted with two lidded compartments for storing...

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19th Century British Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

Asian Embroidery Tea Caddy
Asian Embroidery Tea Caddy

Asian Embroidery Tea Caddy

$252Sale Price|79% Off

Asian Embroidery Tea Caddy

Located in Pomona, CA

A handmade embroidery in birds and flowers Chinese tea caddy.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Fabric

19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy With Cut Glass Tumbler
19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy With Cut Glass Tumbler

19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy With Cut Glass Tumbler

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Rosewood tea caddy with a molded lid and bun feet. The interior includes two lidded compartments and a central section fitted with a cut glass tumbler, likely used for mixing. Red em...

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19th Century British Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

21st century Italian Sterling Silver hexagonal Tea/Candy Box
21st century Italian Sterling Silver hexagonal Tea/Candy Box

21st century Italian Sterling Silver hexagonal Tea/Candy Box

By Del Conte

Located in VALENZA, IT

21st century Italian Sterling Silver hexagonal Tea/Caddy Box Hexagonal sterling silver tea box, shaped completely by hand. The body has rounded edges and has been left completely s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays
George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

George III mahogany double chamber tea caddy raised on tapered block feet. The front is inlaid with a conch shell in an oval and the top with a six-pointed star with shaded arms radi...

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Late 18th Century George III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

A harewood marquetry tea caddy with Royal Provenance
A harewood marquetry tea caddy with Royal Provenance

A harewood marquetry tea caddy with Royal Provenance

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A harewood marquetry tea caddy with Royal Provenance, of oval form with a hinged lid opening to reveal two zinc lined compartments, decorated in fruitwood and boxwood marquetry with ...

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1790s English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Tea Caddy
19th Century Tea Caddy

19th Century Tea Caddy

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A beautiful tea caddy for your collection. It is beautiful mahogany .

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19th Century British Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

English Hand-Painted Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy c.1820
English Hand-Painted Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy c.1820

English Hand-Painted Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy c.1820

Located in Bath, GB

A really magnificent and pretty Regency tea caddy, the splendid shape having been beautifully painted on all sides with floral and foliate garlands, each panel framed. The top retai...

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1820s British Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Antique George IV Gonçalo Alves & Amboyna Marquetry Tea Caddy C1825 19th Century
Antique George IV Gonçalo Alves & Amboyna Marquetry Tea Caddy C1825 19th Century

Antique George IV Gonçalo Alves & Amboyna Marquetry Tea Caddy C1825 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an exquisite antique George IV Gonçalo Alves and amboyna marquetry inlaid tea caddy, circa 1825 in date. It is beautifully decorated with superb marquetry decoration to the ...

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1820s George IV Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Amboyna

Georgian Tea Caddy
Georgian Tea Caddy

Georgian Tea Caddy

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very nice early English Mahogany Tea Caddy. The etched crystal glass mixing bowl is of very good quality but a later replacement although it fits perfectly in the center cut out. D...

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Late 18th Century British Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

Pair, Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddies W/ Sifter Drawers, English C. 1830
Pair, Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddies W/ Sifter Drawers, English C. 1830

Pair, Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddies W/ Sifter Drawers, English C. 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair Of Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddies With Sifter Drawers, Anglo-Indian Or English, Circa 1800–1830 Form and construction, these read as a scarce, matched pair of japanned tea ca...

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19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

Antique George III quality mahogany tea caddy
Antique George III quality mahogany tea caddy

Antique George III quality mahogany tea caddy

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique George III quality mahogany tea caddy having a quality antique George III mahogany and satinwood inlaid stringing tea caddy with a lift up lid opening to reveal the original ...

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19th Century George III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Tea Caddy
19th Century English Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Tea Caddy

19th Century English Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Tea Caddy

Located in Forney, TX

A well-made antique, circa 1830, English tea caddy with stunning marquetry inlays, warm coloring, superb detailing, and luminous rich patina! When tea first arrived in Europe in t...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Birdseye Maple English Double Tea Caddy Box Cut Crystal Bowl
Antique Georgian Birdseye Maple English Double Tea Caddy Box Cut Crystal Bowl

Antique Georgian Birdseye Maple English Double Tea Caddy Box Cut Crystal Bowl

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Superb Example of an English Georgian Period Well figured Birds Eye Maple Double Interior Section Tea Caddy of flat rectangular outline, generous proportions and outstanding qualit...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

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

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy With Floral Inlaid Decoration
Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy With Floral Inlaid Decoration

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy With Floral Inlaid Decoration

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Fine Quality George III Period, Late 18th Century, Mahogany Tea Caddy Of Octagonal Form, Having Lift Up Lid Enclosing Two Lidded Divisions And Exceptional Floral Inlaid Deocration ...

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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy
Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy

Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Attractive Late Regency Period Rosewood Tea Caddy, Of Elegant Sarcophagus Form, Having Domed Lid With Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Decoration, Enclosing Two Lidded Divisions, Raised...

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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy
Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy

Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy

Located in Huntington, NY

Regency rosewood sarcophagus form Tea Caddy. With circular Brass keyhole escutcheon plate.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Wonderful German 800 Silver Tea Caddy
Wonderful German 800 Silver Tea Caddy

Wonderful German 800 Silver Tea Caddy

By G. None

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage late 19th century German tea caddy is designed with a magnificent detailed repousse' floral motif. Multiple flowing vines & leaves & roses overwhelm the footed box. Ami...

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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Tea Caddies

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Silver

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

Regency Brass Bound Rosewood Fitted Traveling Dressing Box
Regency Brass Bound Rosewood Fitted Traveling Dressing Box

Regency Brass Bound Rosewood Fitted Traveling Dressing Box

Located in Huntington, NY

Regency Brass Bound Rosewood Fitted traveling , dressing box With fitted interior, containing 2 fragrance bottles. Silver lidded makeup Jars, a mir...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Brass

Regency Inlaid Tea Caddy
Regency Inlaid Tea Caddy

Regency Inlaid Tea Caddy

$2,111Sale Price|20% Off

Regency Inlaid Tea Caddy

By Regency

Located in London, GB

Regeny Heavily inlaid Brass Tea Caddy This Tea Caddy in Walnut and Elevated on Four Bun Feet Some Minor Nicks The Interior Consists of a Tea Compartment with Shedding Paint

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Regency Sarcophagus Shaped  Burr Elm Tea Caddy
Antique 19th Century Regency Sarcophagus Shaped  Burr Elm Tea Caddy

Antique 19th Century Regency Sarcophagus Shaped Burr Elm Tea Caddy

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Regency burr elm tea caddy having a sarcophagus shaped lip which lifts to reveal two lidded compartments with original turned knobs, standing on small bun feet. The colour ...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Elm

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

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

The burgundy / brown lacquer is decorated with gold depicting figures and buildings in a landscape. The caddy stands on four carved wooden feet in the shape of claws. The interior contains a single pewter canister...

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19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Paper

Fine quality antique Regency rosewood tea caddy
Fine quality antique Regency rosewood tea caddy

Fine quality antique Regency rosewood tea caddy

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique Regency rosewood tea caddy, having a outstanding quality 19th Century rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, with a quality carved mou...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Rosewood

Leeds pearlware shaped creamware tea caddy, c. 1780
Leeds pearlware shaped creamware tea caddy, c. 1780

Leeds pearlware shaped creamware tea caddy, c. 1780

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Antique Bombay shaped English pearlware tea caddy with a distinctive decoration in blue cobalt. The caddy is hand decorated with flower pendants draped from rings painted from a cont...

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Late 18th Century British Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Earthenware, Wood

Fine Antique Regency Inlaid Brass Rosewood Tea Caddy
Fine Antique Regency Inlaid Brass Rosewood Tea Caddy

Fine Antique Regency Inlaid Brass Rosewood Tea Caddy

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine antique Regency inlaid brass rosewood tea caddy having a spectacular inlaid brass top and carved moulded rosewood edge, lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted interior with the ...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass, Other

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

English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy
English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy

English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An extraordinary 19th century English solid mahogany tea caddy. This shaped box has a carved, angular top outlined with satinwood for subtle contrast, opening to a fitted interior. I...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Bronze

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.