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

Early 19th Century Mahogany Teapoy

$1,585Sale Price|20% Off

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

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

Quality antique Regency rosewood tea caddy
Quality antique Regency rosewood tea caddy

Quality antique Regency rosewood tea caddy

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Regency rosewood tea caddy, having a quality antique Regency tea caddy of rectangular shape with ring handles to the sides, a lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted i...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Tea Caddies

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Rosewood

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

A Very Rare Irish William IV Tea Poy Attributed To 'Strahan' of Dublin
A Very Rare Irish William IV Tea Poy Attributed To 'Strahan' of Dublin

A Very Rare Irish William IV Tea Poy Attributed To 'Strahan' of Dublin

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare early 19th Century Irish William IV well figured rosewood teapoy of exceptional quality, finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and fine grain. The moulded ...

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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

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

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Mahogany

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

Victorian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Thomas White, 1874
Victorian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Thomas White, 1874

Victorian Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Thomas White, 1874

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

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Dutch Neoclassical Silver Tea Caddy, 1805
Antique Dutch Neoclassical Silver Tea Caddy, 1805

Antique Dutch Neoclassical Silver Tea Caddy, 1805

Located in New York, NY

Dutch Neoclassical silver tea caddy, 1805. Oval bowl; cover hinged and domed with silver-mounted wood finial. Beading and fluting. An austere vessel for keeping fresh the precious le...

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Early 1800s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Tea Caddies

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Silver

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

Materials

Silver

1890s European Sterling Silver Bumble Bee Box
1890s European Sterling Silver Bumble Bee Box

1890s European Sterling Silver Bumble Bee Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

European box, 2.8 ounces of solid silver. Bumble bee pulling a chariot.

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1890s Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lovely Set of French Food Canisters Original French Enamel Canister
Lovely Set of French Food Canisters Original French Enamel Canister

Lovely Set of French Food Canisters Original French Enamel Canister

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Lovely Set of French Food Canisters Original French Enamel Canister set is a complete set of five pieces, Sucre, Café, Farine, Thé and Cereals. The canisters are attractively shaped...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Caddies

Materials

Tin

Antique Austrian Silver Tea Caddy, 800 Standard, Oval Form, Circa 1955
Antique Austrian Silver Tea Caddy, 800 Standard, Oval Form, Circa 1955

Antique Austrian Silver Tea Caddy, 800 Standard, Oval Form, 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 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

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

Victorian Box, Polished Mahogany, Brass, England circa 1880
Victorian Box, Polished Mahogany, Brass, England circa 1880

Victorian Box, Polished Mahogany, Brass, England circa 1880

Located in Regensburg, DE

Mahogany solid wood, Shellac and-polished. Brass hinges and lock. Dimensions: H 60 cm x W 28.3 cm x 16.5 cm.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Tea Caddies with Tin Linings, circa 1880
Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Tea Caddies with Tin Linings, circa 1880

Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Tea Caddies with Tin Linings, circa 1880

Located in Morristown, NJ

Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Tea Caddies with Tin Linings, England, c. 1880 A handsome and uncommon pair of late 19th-century English tea caddies in cylindrical canister form, ...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Tin

Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

Chinese export tea caddy in pomegranate red, made for the English market. This is a beautifully crafted chinoiserie piece with carved brass feet and a richly decorated surface featur...

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1820s Chinese Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Pewter

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

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

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

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddies by Samuel Taylor, 1750, England
Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddies by Samuel Taylor, 1750, England

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddies by Samuel Taylor, 1750, England

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

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

Blue glazed stoneware pot, Art Deco period by Roger Guérin, 1930s.
Blue glazed stoneware pot, Art Deco period by Roger Guérin, 1930s.

Blue glazed stoneware pot, Art Deco period by Roger Guérin, 1930s.

By Roger Guerin

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Magnificent Art Deco pot with its highly decorative lid, ideal as a candy dish, sugar bowl, trinket tray, or decorative object. Roger Guérin (1896-1954) was a Belgian ceramist of the...

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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Tea Caddies

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy, Embossed Rural Scenes, Circa 1890
Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy, Embossed Rural Scenes, Circa 1890

Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy, Embossed Rural Scenes, Circa 1890

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

Materials

Silver

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

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Metal

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

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Elm, Cut Glass

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

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

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

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Ceramic

Antique George V Sterling Silver & Cut-Glass Tea Caddy, 1915
Antique George V Sterling Silver & Cut-Glass Tea Caddy, 1915

Antique George V Sterling Silver & Cut-Glass Tea Caddy, 1915

By George Nathan & Ridley Hayes

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and cut-glass tea caddy, an addition to our silver mounted glass collection. This impressive antique George V cut-glass tea caddy has a circular rounded form. The vessel of this antique silver tea caddy...

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1910s English Vintage Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Stunning Engraved Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1806
Stunning Engraved Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1806

Stunning Engraved Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1806

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1806 by Thomas Paine Dexter, this charming, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is oval in shape, and in the Neoclassical taste, with bright cut engraved decoration to the body and lid, a tea plant finial, and an engraved crest to the cartouche. The tea caddy measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) wide, by 3.25"(8.5cm) deep, and weighs 11 troy ounces. The crest is likely that of John Trotter...

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Early 1800s English Neoclassical Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

19th Century Burl Walnut Tea Box

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Lovely 19th century burl walnut tea box from England. Very beautiful box with a beautiful brass decoration on its front and top. Superb pati...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Walnut

Silver tea box revealed with a knight in a country setting in the Dutch style
Silver tea box revealed with a knight in a country setting in the Dutch style

Silver tea box revealed with a knight in a country setting in the Dutch style

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tea box featuring a knight in a Dutch-style country setting. Metal: Silver. Origin: Netherlands. Mark: Standing Lion. Weight: 105.88 grams. Dimensions: 9cmx9cm. C...

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20th Century European Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

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

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

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

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Yew

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

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

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

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Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Regency Tea Caddy
Regency Tea Caddy

Regency Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

This is a wonderful English regency tea caddy in rosewood. Beautifully executed, the carving is fantastic. It’s on burn feet and its velvet lined interior is complete. The silver is ...

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Early 1800s English Antique Tea Caddies

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Rosewood

Very Early Meissen Tea Caddy With Merchant Ship Scenes And Bud Knob, 1763-1774
Very Early Meissen Tea Caddy With Merchant Ship Scenes And Bud Knob, 1763-1774

Very Early Meissen Tea Caddy With Merchant Ship Scenes And Bud Knob, 1763-1774

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Rectangular porcelain box with rounded shoulders, small round, slightly domed lid with bud handle, colourful painted merchant scenes on the four sides and on the top of the lid, gold...

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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Tea Caddies

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Porcelain

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

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

19th Century Chinese Tea Caddy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand painted with chinoiserie motif. Original inserts with etching.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Caddies

Materials

Zinc

Silver tea box with plant engravings, border friezes & lid knob
Silver tea box with plant engravings, border friezes & lid knob

Silver tea box with plant engravings, border friezes & lid knob

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tea box with engraved plant motifs surrounding a monogram card, friezes on the border, knob on the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Standing Eagle I ...

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20th Century European Tea Caddies

Materials

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.