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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

Large Chinese Tea Box Black Lacquered Gilt Hand Painted Octagonal Box 1940s
Large Chinese Tea Box Black Lacquered Gilt Hand Painted Octagonal Box 1940s

Large Chinese Tea Box Black Lacquered Gilt Hand Painted Octagonal Box 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Chinese Export Tea Box Octagonal Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s. Antique Chinoiserie black lacquer box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Asian Chinese blac...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Victorian Marquetry Tea Caddy
Victorian Marquetry Tea Caddy

Victorian Marquetry Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Featuring Inlaid Hearts and Diamonds From our Tea Caddy collection we a pleased to offer this unusual Victorian Marquetry Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of unusual form with two outer Tea...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Antique Austrian Silver Tea Caddy, circa 1955
Antique Austrian Silver Tea Caddy, circa 1955

Antique Austrian Silver Tea Caddy, circa 1955

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian 800 standard silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional Austrian silver tea caddy has an...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Studded Tea Caddy With Engraved Brass & Green Baize
Victorian Burr Walnut Studded Tea Caddy With Engraved Brass & Green Baize

Victorian Burr Walnut Studded Tea Caddy With Engraved Brass & Green Baize

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Beautiful Victorian Burr Walnut Studded TeaCaddy Chest With Engraved Brass Details & Camel Bone Supports 1800's Would make an ideal present for any occasion.

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19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Rosewood Teapoy Tea Caddy
19th Century English Rosewood Teapoy Tea Caddy

19th Century English Rosewood Teapoy Tea Caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual and large William IV rosewood teapoy or tea caddy in beautiful original condition. The glass mixing bowl is missing, England, circa 1830.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Rosewood

1910 Egg Crate
1910 Egg Crate

1910 Egg Crate

Located in New York, NY

Hand-picked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.

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Early 20th Century Tea Caddies

Materials

Aluminum

Mahogany Tea Chest, probably England, circa 1830
Mahogany Tea Chest, probably England, circa 1830

Mahogany Tea Chest, probably England, circa 1830

Located in New York, NY

Elegant mahogany tea chest featuring a decorative edge in light wood grain and a handle on the lid. The interior is meticulously lined with a light fabric, incorporating two hinged b...

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Early 19th Century Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Parnall & Sons Green Painted Tea Box with Glass Front
English 19th Century Parnall & Sons Green Painted Tea Box with Glass Front

English 19th Century Parnall & Sons Green Painted Tea Box with Glass Front

By Parnall & Sons

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Parnall & Son green painted metal tea box from the 19th century with gilt painted floral frieze, glass front flat back and maker's mark. This English Parnall & Son green p...

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19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

Circa 1780 Continental Porcelain Tea Caddy
Circa 1780 Continental Porcelain Tea Caddy

Circa 1780 Continental Porcelain Tea Caddy

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Continental tea caddy, c.1780, molded soft paste porcelain. Neoclassical swag decoration, gilt monogram. No cover. Harvey Gunter collection. 3 1/4"w., 1 1/4"d., 5"h. Whitehall Antiq...

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1780s European Neoclassical Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Porcelain

Box Cannister Caddy Brass Tobacco Tea Dutch
Box Cannister Caddy Brass Tobacco Tea Dutch

Box Cannister Caddy Brass Tobacco Tea Dutch

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A charming early tobacco box or tea cannister Unusual, large size Lovely soft contours which enhances the reflection of light in the interior Original condition including hinges length 21cm., 8 1/4" depth 7.5cm., 3" height 11cm., 4 1/2". The Dutch were the main importers of tobacco in the 18th century and manufactured tobacco boxes to sell with...

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18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy, England, circa 1830
Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy, England, circa 1830

Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy, England, circa 1830

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rosewood tea caddy with Bombay shape and canted top. Having a pair of lion mask brass handles on each end and sitting on claw and ball feet. The interior fitted with two lidded tea...

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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Rosewood

Large George III period sterling silver tea caddy made in London in 1800
Large George III period sterling silver tea caddy made in London in 1800

Large George III period sterling silver tea caddy made in London in 1800

By David Hennell II

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1800 by Robert & David Hennell, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is plain in design, with bead borders and an engraved cre...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Calamander Hinged Tea Caddy with Flanking Brass Floral Handles, C. 1800
English Calamander Hinged Tea Caddy with Flanking Brass Floral Handles, C. 1800

English Calamander Hinged Tea Caddy with Flanking Brass Floral Handles, C. 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Calamander hinged tea caddy with removable two lidded interior bins, centered mixing bowl, flanking brass floral side handles, locking key with tassel, and terminating on the...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy and Spoon (1914)
Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy and Spoon (1914)

Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy and Spoon (1914)

By Reid & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver tea caddy and spoon; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George V ste...

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1910s English Vintage Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rich Mahogany Regency Style Tea Caddie with Inlay and Brass Lion Rings
Rich Mahogany Regency Style Tea Caddie with Inlay and Brass Lion Rings

Rich Mahogany Regency Style Tea Caddie with Inlay and Brass Lion Rings

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sumptuous Regency style mahogany tea caddie having boxwood string inlay on the sides and handsome brass lion rings as well as paw feet. Key included.

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19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Floor Sized Victorian Period Tin Tea Caddies, 19th C
Pair of Large Floor Sized Victorian Period Tin Tea Caddies, 19th C

Pair of Large Floor Sized Victorian Period Tin Tea Caddies, 19th C

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of large floor sized Victorian period tin tea caddies, hopper, box bulk tea bins. Original black lacquer and hand painting has wear. Slanted Lids are original. Work beauti...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Tin

18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Tea Caddy, Great Britain, Circa 1760
18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Tea Caddy, Great Britain, Circa 1760

18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Tea Caddy, Great Britain, Circa 1760

Located in London, GB

A mid-18th century Chippendale period figured mahogany tea caddy, ebony beaded and mahogany cross-banded throughout, having concave-shaped lid retaining original brass carrying handle.

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Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

Unique ceramic Tiger Teapot, hand made in South Africa
Unique ceramic Tiger Teapot, hand made in South Africa

Unique ceramic Tiger Teapot, hand made in South Africa

By Elvis Bonginkosi Mkhize

Located in North Miami, FL

This one-of-a-kind tiger teapot is a striking sculptural creation by Imvelo Studio, hand-sculpted by Sibongiseni Biyela and painted by Natebyron in South Africa. The tiger—rarely dep...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Tea Caddies

Materials

Ceramic

Georgian Sterling Silver Locking Double Cover Tea Caddy
Georgian Sterling Silver Locking Double Cover Tea Caddy

Georgian Sterling Silver Locking Double Cover Tea Caddy

By John Robins

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking double cover tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver locking tea caddy has a plain rounded rectangular form with incurved corners. The surface of this caddy is plain and embellished to the lower portion of each side with fluted decoration. This antique Georgian tea caddy...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Ceramic Elephant Teapot  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Elephant Teapot  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Elephant Teapot , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Elephant Teapot Hand-Painted by Swelihle Khanyeza, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 Introducing the Elephant Teapot, a stunning ceramic piece that beau...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Tea Caddies

Materials

Ceramic

19th Cenury Black Lacquer Gilt Decorated Tea Caddy and Decorative Liners
19th Cenury Black Lacquer Gilt Decorated Tea Caddy and Decorative Liners

19th Cenury Black Lacquer Gilt Decorated Tea Caddy and Decorative Liners

Located in North Salem, NY

An old black lacquered, hand-painted tea caddy, finely crafted and richly decorated, designed for the storage of loose tea. The exterior is finished in a black lacquer, providing a g...

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19th Century English Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar
Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar

Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

Rendered in a striking cool white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a Classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea dri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Tea Caddies

Materials

Ceramic

Antique German Silver Tea Caddy
Antique German Silver Tea Caddy

Antique German Silver Tea Caddy

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique German silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique 800...

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Early 1800s Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Antique German Biedermeier Footed Silver Sugar Chest or Box
Antique German Biedermeier Footed Silver Sugar Chest or Box

Antique German Biedermeier Footed Silver Sugar Chest or Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique German sugar box is composed of .875 silver and dates to circa 1850 in the Biedermeier style. The box sits on ornately crafted feet and features clam shell relief decora...

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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

English Regency Mahogany Lyre Pedestal Brass Foliage Inlaid Tea Poy, Circa 1810
English Regency Mahogany Lyre Pedestal Brass Foliage Inlaid Tea Poy, Circa 1810

English Regency Mahogany Lyre Pedestal Brass Foliage Inlaid Tea Poy, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency mahogany rectangular hinged tea poy with fitted interior bins, central lyre pedestal, foliage brass inlays, flanking gilt floral pulls, and res...

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1810s English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Very Fine Biedermeier Period Tea Caddy of Bombe Form in Exotic Woods, circa 1830
Very Fine Biedermeier Period Tea Caddy of Bombe Form in Exotic Woods, circa 1830

Very Fine Biedermeier Period Tea Caddy of Bombe Form in Exotic Woods, circa 1830

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very fine and visually striking Biedermeier Period tea caddy of exceptional quality, demonstrating a highly elevated form and a most complex application of exotic woods. The hinged...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Zebra Wood, Yew, Amboyna, Satinwood

Wonderful 835 Silver Tea Caddy lidded Box Can Christoph Widmann Germany handmade
Wonderful 835 Silver Tea Caddy lidded Box Can Christoph Widmann Germany handmade

Wonderful 835 Silver Tea Caddy lidded Box Can Christoph Widmann Germany handmade

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique 835 Silver Tea Caddy - lidded Box Christoph Widmann Germany handmade Half moon & crown Weight: 229 grams The condition can be seen in the pictures.

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19th Century German Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

19th century Decanter Box with Braham lock
19th century Decanter Box with Braham lock

19th century Decanter Box with Braham lock

Located in MILL, NL

Late 19th century decanter box. With braham lock. In very good condition. Lock works well. Bottles in perfect condition. Dimensions: 22L x 22D ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Teak Vessel with Lid, Late 19th Century
Hand Carved Teak Vessel with Lid, Late 19th Century

Hand Carved Teak Vessel with Lid, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A small teak container or vessel, hand-carved off a single piece of teak wood. Indonesia, late 19th Century. Intricately decorated lid with carved conc...

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1890s Indonesian Other Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Teak

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Marquetry Tea Caddy
Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Marquetry Tea Caddy

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Marquetry Tea Caddy

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is this 19th Century Victorian antique rosewood inlaid marquetry tea caddy sarcophagus-form box, in good condition with marquetry to the top and front with brass star carryi...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Sea Captain's Tea Caddy
19th Century Sea Captain's Tea Caddy

19th Century Sea Captain's Tea Caddy

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early 19th century sea captain's tea caddy, circa 1830, made of coramandel wood gathered in the Spice Islands China Trade, with sailor's grommet-spliced rope becket handles. The inte...

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Early 19th Century American Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Early Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy with Two Compartments c1830
Early Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy with Two Compartments c1830

Early Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy with Two Compartments c1830

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Early Tunbridge ware tea caddy with two compartments Date : c1830 Period : George IV / William IV Origin : Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, Kent Decoration : Central styli...

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1830s British Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Victorian Hand-Crafted Wood Tea Caddy with Penwork, England, 1842
Victorian Hand-Crafted Wood Tea Caddy with Penwork, England, 1842

Victorian Hand-Crafted Wood Tea Caddy with Penwork, England, 1842

Located in Montreal, QC

This tea caddy is of sarcophagus form, oblong with a raised panelled lid, painted with autumnal fruit and flowers. The exterior is brilliantly decorated in penwork with stylised flow...

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1840s English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Tea Chest, Mahogany and Brass, Germany, Early 19th Century
Biedermeier Tea Chest, Mahogany and Brass, Germany, Early 19th Century

Biedermeier Tea Chest, Mahogany and Brass, Germany, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Lidded chest with a curved lid and a concave belly, standing on brass ball feet. The escutcheon is inlayed in bone. Mahogany veneered.

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Regency Tole Hot Water Urn
Regency Tole Hot Water Urn

Regency Tole Hot Water Urn

Located in Essex, MA

Chinoiserie decorated with cover with ball finial over a cylindrical body with lions head rings , lower spigot and pierced square plinth and paw feet.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Tin

Georigan Cherry Wood Tea Vessel
Georigan Cherry Wood Tea Vessel

Georigan Cherry Wood Tea Vessel

Located in Vienna, AT

A wonderful tea vessel made out of cherry wood in Vienna in about 1830-1850. Beautifully decorated by a silver plated application of a house and a landscape (some brassing).

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Antique 18th-Century Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy—Elegant, natural wooden box
Antique 18th-Century Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy—Elegant, natural wooden box

Antique 18th-Century Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy—Elegant, natural wooden box

Located in Saint Helena, CA

Two hundred years of history, meticulously craftsmanship, rare wood, and natural beauty! This beautiful tea caddy is dated circa 1780, is "of the period" Georgian s...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Yew

Very Good Georgian Burr Elm Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy, U.K, circa 1800
Very Good Georgian Burr Elm Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy, U.K, circa 1800

Very Good Georgian Burr Elm Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy, U.K, circa 1800

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very handsome early 19th century Georgian sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy in burr elm. The highly figured case fitted with a hinged canted top with a cross-banded edge, opening to an interior housing twin lidded tea canisters flanking a period cut-glass mixing bowl...

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Elm, Cut Glass

Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy
Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy

Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy

$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very beautiful Rococo pewter tea caddy with lion on the lid.

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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Pewter

Early 19th Century Mahogany Teapoy
Early 19th Century Mahogany Teapoy

Early 19th Century Mahogany Teapoy

Located in Martlesham, GB

Early 19th century mahogany teapoy, the shaped, crossbanded and hinged top opening to reveal two wooden containers with lids, with two compartment spaces ideal ...

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1810s British Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Tea Caddy
18th Century Tea Caddy

18th Century Tea Caddy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made in the late 18th century into the early 19th century in the style of Georgian, and made from strong mahogany wood. Clamped together by metal hardware. There was once a key to lo...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Cloisonné Covered Jar by Ando Jubei
Japanese Cloisonné Covered Jar by Ando Jubei

Japanese Cloisonné Covered Jar by Ando Jubei

By Ando Jubei

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese cloisonné enamels are known as shippo-yaki and the mid-19th century saw the production of very high quality wares in the early centers Nagoya. One of the most renowned works...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

19th Century Chinese Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Brea, CA

19th century Chinese gold lacquer tea caddy container from the Qing Dynasty. Unique shape, hard to find.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Lacquer

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.